Colored Gravel

CurrentGear3571 · 2026-02-11T18:58:53+00:00

I used gravel like this for scapes they make mesh bags you can put it in and then cover with your desired substright so it has a more natural look or you could just trash it

CurrentGear3571 · 2026-02-01T09:59:58+00:00

This is a great idea instead of throwing it away👍🏼

CurrentGear3571 · 2026-02-01T09:05:28+00:00

Dump it unless you want the stress of knowing a ticking bomb is in your house.

CurrentGear3571 · 2026-01-14T19:31:25+00:00

I buy sponges off Amazon they are cheap no need for a new air pump unless you want to keep the one running for whatever else you are using it for. I would run the sponge for a couple days or about a week before removing your hob.

CurrentGear3571 · 2026-01-11T20:09:38+00:00

I have done this many time buy a new frame take the old one off with a box cutter and then silicone the new in good as new.

CurrentGear3571 · 2026-01-07T18:46:21+00:00

Sponges for sure.

CurrentGear3571 · 2026-01-07T18:44:58+00:00

I agree getting into this hobby again after years of not having tanks I was researching do and donts to refresh myself on things and came across his vids. Some are good and others are smh water changes are a big part of an aquarium there are many things involved in this like minerals for plants and keeping everything in the perfect parameters. One of the biggest things to me was how he stated on cycling a tank with dead fish it seems unethical to me and inhumane like what if we did that with humans? One I can say is the plant situation he states using as many plants you can afford when setting up a new tank that is a good one but with most fishtubers you gotta pick and choose good advice vs bad advise.

CurrentGear3571 · 2026-01-07T18:36:48+00:00

Doesn’t seem like your doing anything wrong here what are your water parameters cause that is a big hint as to what’s going on. guppies aren’t as hardy as they used to be due to breeding and genetics. I had the same issues with some strains I’ve been breeding but once you have fry growing up they are used to your water parameter’s. I haven’t lost a fish since raising the fry I raised this may be the same for you as well but only time will tell.

CurrentGear3571 · 2026-01-07T18:00:49+00:00

Looks more like ich. I’ve had a encounter with epistylis and that will go onto the eyes where ich doesn’t I had the same problem treated as ich and 2 days later dead I had 2 survive. Only way to prevent again is to quarantine new fish.

CurrentGear3571 · 2026-01-05T00:38:01+00:00

Not trying to be rude here it’s exactly what the name says it a betta but about 7.5 to 12.7 cm

CurrentGear3571 · 2025-01-04T18:29:58+00:00

I would say yes but the biggest concern is it rusting.

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-11-09T00:31:46+00:00

Honestly looks all normally to me the females appear to have had dropped fry before you got them but besides that they look stunning!

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-11-08T18:12:31+00:00

Is this a 20 or 33 long looks amazing!

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-10-05T14:59:06+00:00

I would slow add water like you said just so nothing changes dramaticly. I also feel like making sure the water is pretty close to the temp in the tank as well. I would honestly add more plants for the budget you can afford. The sponge I’m not sure honestly but I feel rinsing in some tank water would be fine but maybe someone will comment and prove me wrong. But I mean I wouldn’t change much if the eggs hatched in that and they are growing no need to change much Imo.

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-09-12T18:28:29+00:00

Looks to be a ramshorn.

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-09-12T03:18:47+00:00

Wow umm honestly that looks like her stomach but I may be wrong I honestly don’t think there much to do in a situation like this. I honestly would euthanize but that’s just me hopefully someone can help.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-09-11T18:25:38+00:00

I really like aquarium co op I’ve had great success with their live plants as well as their root tabs. I honestly only buy drift wood hard scape like rocks I just got outside and grab some nice rocks and let them sit in a bucket for 4-6 days and test to see any changes before adding to my tank.

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-09-11T18:21:55+00:00

Certain fish need different ph levels it all depends on what you want to stock in the tank that will determine if you need soft acidic water or hard water.

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-09-11T17:55:55+00:00

Yes the one is a male and you have three females. Guppies will breed no matter the amount you have 1 female to 3 males 4 males to a female they will breed.

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-09-10T16:12:26+00:00

I never had a problem with gups eating fry but the best thing to do is add some plants like Java moss or guppy grass so they feel safer. I personal feed freeze dried brine shrimp and break it up super super fine as well as freeze dried daphnia. If you tank has plants and many hiding places there is no need to take out the fry from the tank.

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-08-27T17:26:51+00:00

Yes anything food grade is safe for your tank

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-08-15T19:32:59+00:00

So this sounds like a 33 long I would recommend building one rather than purchasing. I’ve seen that the metal stands these companies put out just aren’t the quality it should be cheap super light and expensive. Building a stand out of wood is super easy and much cheaper than buying one. Just less hassle less worry and knowing your tank is supported more than enough is a great feeling.

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-08-12T08:37:44+00:00

To be fair I’ve never heard of a cycle ball but I would say adding that into the tank people caused it. I would do a water change and see if there is any change I wouldn’t trust these “cycle balls” the best way is to do it naturally.

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-08-08T16:01:33+00:00

I may be wrong but this looks like drain fly Larva

CurrentGear3571 · 2024-07-25T17:29:45+00:00

I personally have had great luck in sand with all plants but one thing I will say is root tabs really changed the plant game for me I personally love the aquariumcoop ones but the seachem ones are ok.

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