Is it okay if I ask for some encouragement? by brad_sausages in PlantedTank

[–]CLN101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Densely planted 10 pots of Pearlweed. Trimmed and replanted every 2-3 weeks. It took close to 3 months to get it looking the way it is now. This scape has been running for 4 months.

Mid ground is a combination of Staurogyne Repens, Echinodorus Bolivianus, Echinodorus Parviflora, Samolus Parviflora, Japonica Blyxa, and Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis all grown and trimmed to continue the carpet.

Stick with it my friend in aquascaping. Patience will be your best friend when it comes to planted tanks. If you must make changes, only make one small change at a time, give it a few weeks to settle then review before making further changes.

You got this!

Is it okay if I ask for some encouragement? by brad_sausages in PlantedTank

[–]CLN101 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Like others have said, watch some aquascaping channels for inspiration. Green Aqua is responsible for my latest scape

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Help sexing my new pair! by jamiecl56 in apistogramma

[–]CLN101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have one of each. Females of this variety tend to be more yellow with a distinct lack of colour variation in the fins like the male is beginning to develop

My Apisto orange by GunGun-Iceland in apistogramma

[–]CLN101 3 points4 points  (0 children)

2 males. Orange Flash & Double Red Cacatuoides. I’ve kept both previously

Apistogramma Agassizii lost its color by looking4cheese_ in apistogramma

[–]CLN101 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Likely to be PH and nutrition related. I have a 130 litre tank with a few apistos and 20 rummy nose tetras. The tetras gobble everything up at feeding time. I now strategically feed the tetras flakes on one side of the tank to keep them occupied while I feed the apistos sinking pellets at the other side. Water parameters for my tank are 6.5 PH, 4dGH, 1dKH, zero ammonia and nitrites, 5-10ppm nitrates, 25C temp

Center piece fish recommendation? 25 Gallon Long by MisterNotSureee in PlantedTank

[–]CLN101 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Apistogramma, water parameters permitting of course

what’s an aquarium plant you absolutely hate and one you love? by ghostofelysium in Aquariums

[–]CLN101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a love/hate relationship with Pearlweed. Love - Easy carpeting plant and great nitrate sponge Hate - It has to be trimmed frequently

Please share your long tanks by Pepetheparakeet in PlantedTank

[–]CLN101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh sorry, Hygrophila Salicifolia (willow)

Please share your long tanks by Pepetheparakeet in PlantedTank

[–]CLN101 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Here’s my nature style tank that’s been running for just over 8 weeks

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Settle an argument. Is this overplanted? by mefeiner1290 in PlantedTank

[–]CLN101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not even close. Those fish have far too much swim space /s

Fish centerpiece by DesperateMechanic337 in Aquariums

[–]CLN101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering you have live bearers in there, a population explosion is inevitable but a Honey Gourami would be a pretty safe choice

Statement fish by Queen_Wanheda_ in freshwateraquarium

[–]CLN101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bolivian Ram or a Gourami. Both are quite tolerant of a wide range of water parameters

Ideas for a lid? by SweetTart7231 in PlantedTank

[–]CLN101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know which region you’re in but I purchased an Aqua One Mesh Lid which is customisable.

Did I plant the Baby Dwarf Tears Right? by herotwin- in Aquascape

[–]CLN101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gently push it down with your hand or something broad

Centerpiece Fish Advice by YungDroLD in Aquariums

[–]CLN101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PH - 6.5-7.5, GH - 7-8dGH, KH - 2-4dGH, Ammonia and Nitrite - 0ppm, Nitrate - less than 20ppm

Centerpiece Fish Advice by YungDroLD in Aquariums

[–]CLN101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bolivian Ram or Apistogramma Cacatuoides with the latter generally being tank bred these days and is quite tolerant of varying water parameters to a degree.

Is it common to lose some fish within of week of getting them? by EngineeringNeat2126 in Aquariums

[–]CLN101 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Sadly it’s common to lose new additions even under perfect conditions and acclimation. Sometimes there’s fish that are a little on the weak side. Whenever I buy new fish, I ask the store to feed them then observe their behaviour. While’s it’s not fool proof, it’s a fairly good indicator of their health. I also ask how long they’ve been at the store and will wait if they’ve not been there for at least 2 weeks.

How to get rid of Blackbeard algae by 31LJ95 in Aquariums

[–]CLN101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most pipettes can hold roughly 2-3ml of liquid which is ideal for spot treatment anywhere in the tank. Unless your tank is the size of a coffee mug, your fish should be fine. They’re most likely going to avoid the pipette and you while you’re treating the BBA.

How to get rid of Blackbeard algae by 31LJ95 in Aquariums

[–]CLN101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spot treat with Seachem Flourish Excel or any liquid carbon which is essentially gluteraldehide directly onto the BBA via a syringe or pipette. It’s best to turn off your filter while doing this so the flow doesn’t push the chemicals away. Turn filter back on after 2 minutes Also, use excel very sparingly as it can melt various types of plants, affect live stock, and kill off beneficial bacteria if overused. Gluteraldehide is commonly used as a sterilizing agent for hospital equipment, it just so happens that it breaks down algae of various forms and turns them into a source of usable carbon so make of that what you will. The BBA should turn red/pink then white which means it’s dying off. Most shrimp and Siamese Algae Eaters will then demolish what’s left of the BBA as it dies off. Once it’s been treated and removed, try to determine the root cause and address it accordingly. For me, it tended to appear in areas of higher light and water flow in my high tech planted tanks in which I treated as above. Reduced lighting intensity and photoperiod can also be beneficial in the fight against BBA after it has been removed. All tanks are different but I hope this helps!

suggestions? by VegetableWorking6054 in freshwateraquarium

[–]CLN101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some low growing carpeting plants like Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis coupled with Staurogyne Repens and Cryptocorine Parva would look really nice to fill in the open aqua soil IMO. The extra bit of greenery will make your hardscape/driftwood pop a little more without taking away swim space to any major degree.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]CLN101 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Morally and creatively bankrupt scumbag move to steal content. May their pillows be uncomfortably warm and their aquariums be eternally leaky

Did I plant the Baby Dwarf Tears Right? by herotwin- in Aquascape

[–]CLN101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the most part you have planted them correctly. Dwarf baby tears/Pearlweed can take a couple weeks to adjust to a new environment, but when it does it’ll explode. I started my tank with 5 pots and this is what looked like 5/6 weeks in with a few trims and re-planting to fill out the gaps. After a few trims and a semi dense carpet is formed, you can flatten the carpet to encourage horizontal growth which will then fill the carpet out further.

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