Well it isn't stocked to the rim or anything special but it has made it a year with no filtration other than the media that came with it and a small rock, no skimmer, and no reactor. Do 3-4 gallon water changes every few weeks, and just added an ATO about a week ago so im hoping it will get better. Here it is dirty glass and all, cleaned the glass one time in a year. Grows a little hair algae on the temp probe and I pull it out when I feel it is getting too long.
Thanks guys. I haven't bought much since started it, but plan to soon. Been getting stuff in order for the tank I have been waiting on for almost a year. !!! I am hoping it will be ready for shipping soon.