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Explore an engaged community sharing DIY hardware, hardscape engineering, and biological recipes for the modern aquarium.

Current & Upcoming Projects

A mix of live data, ongoing builds, and conceptual blueprints from the lab.

SUBEX Project

SUBEX-2025 Substrate Experiment

Independent substrate comparison study. Real empirical data and peer-reviewed methodology regarding the SLESS system's anaerobic zones.

Biology Data & Research
● Published Report View Data →
Paludarium Build

The SLESS Paludarium

Complete video build series documenting the integration of terrestrial and aquatic zones utilizing the SLESS mineral and biological gradient.

Hardscape Video Series
● Live Series Watch Build →
Concept Rendering

Integrated Daphnia & Moss Farm

A biological blueprint for culturing live food indefinitely using a modified suspension reactor integrated directly into the tank's aesthetic.

Biology Hardware
○ In Development Coming Soon
Blueprint Stage

The Hybrid SLESS / Dirted Tank

Testing the boundaries of heavily organic soils when capped and structured with the SLESS volcanic gradient to maximize deep root nutrient availability.

Chemistry Substrate
○ In Development Coming Soon
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