22nd Month ( Broccoli Feeding Frenzy) NO filter, NO CO2, NO Ferts 5 Gallon Nano Tank

This is 22nd month update. Loomster is a sparkling gourami. This has been the calmest month for this tank. The plants are still growing very fast, but since the temps are cooling down these days, I expect them to slow down pretty soon. I believe the higher temps make the bacteria in the soil to produce more CO2. The tanks temp goes up to around 28C or 82F. The lights on 11 hours a day still. The broccoli was too big for the shrimp. I guess I shouldve used a smaller one. The reason I take out a