Thanks for so many thoughts!
This biotope idea was inspired by Cryptocoryne ciliata var. ciliata brackish or possibly saltwater habitat in southern Thailand. The plant was growing on land the first time I was there, the second time it was inundated, sadly, I didn’t take any pictures of the latter.
I discovered a research paper on constructing a tide simulator for Spartina using an auto doser. However, I find it hard to imagine because I have never used an auto doser before and being a non native english speaker. https://bioone.org/journals/applica...-Tidal-Simulator-for/10.3732/apps.1400058.pdf
This biotope idea was inspired by Cryptocoryne ciliata var. ciliata brackish or possibly saltwater habitat in southern Thailand. The plant was growing on land the first time I was there, the second time it was inundated, sadly, I didn’t take any pictures of the latter.
I discovered a research paper on constructing a tide simulator for Spartina using an auto doser. However, I find it hard to imagine because I have never used an auto doser before and being a non native english speaker. https://bioone.org/journals/applica...-Tidal-Simulator-for/10.3732/apps.1400058.pdf
top. When you want high tide, just turn on the air pump to force the water out, then turn it off to let the container fill. You can't use a non-return valve on the airline though, it has to let air escape, so if you go down this route make sure to place the pump well above the tank.
Coolest idea yet, how small do you think the opening would be?Yes, it would be great if it worked, no idea if a normal air pump is strong enough though. You could make it pretty simple, like this:
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For best effect you want the opening to let water in the lowest spot, and the airline to end as close to the top as possible (to let all the air escape). You could then even add some biomedia to the container and use it for extra filer volume.
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