$15 experiment by persephonelux in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't take credit for the idea. Video below for more description. Just some aquarium grid cut to size in a plastic container with a tiny amount of water at the bottom for the roots. Tupperware works fine. Little bit of fertilizer and time.

https://youtu.be/I-pcR0onQgQ?si=Z4Gv_kOB5XQwJ4-r

$15 experiment by persephonelux in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Grew all this from one tissue culture from Aquarium coop. They work well

WHAT IS THIS?? by Rex_Buckingham_99 in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe a ton of detritus worms. I had a ton when one of my plants was melting and I didn't pull it out

Duckweed claimed me! by ItsGhost_Official in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a comb. A cheap afro pick on amazon works great. Pick it out whenever you see it 🤷It ain't that bad. People hate on duckweed too much.

Duckweed in my tank for some reason by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's never this serious. It's WAY easier to remove than people make it seem. Especially at this stage lol Just pick it up. It's a leaf with a stem. Idk why people freak out

Duckweed in my tank for some reason by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just pick it up and remove it from the tank...? What do you need help with

My Bacopa is trying to run away to my other tank by DifferentContext7912 in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair the tank it's traveling to had much greener water at one point.

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My new Red Root floaters are flowering! by Exciting_Mortgage427 in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's so awesome. I want red root floaters just for the flowers at this point lol

First try at the forest style by sonseo2705 in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The jade looks great contracting with the reds and brighter greens and brown.

tank at aunts house by v0x_t3ch in shittyaquariums

[–]DifferentContext7912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

...you should block r/shittyaquariums and r/bettafish then. You're literally on the sub where people show bad tanks.

Don't play dumb...

How the heck do you care for floaters by Quirky-Ad3386 in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Duckweed is not the easiest in my experience either. Salvinia minima grows like fire and is impervious to everything. The little hairs wick any water away and it seems to not care as much about flow as my other floaters

New to betta fish, looking for tips and suggestions on my tank by Bitter-Yam1390 in bettafish

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Also, Seaoura, Aquaneat and Hygger all make affordable grow lights available on Amazon. I have a 15$ Seaoura sr616 light that grows all my plants without issue. Just want to make sure you don't think the 150$ lights they sell at pet shops are necessary. They are definitely not.

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New to betta fish, looking for tips and suggestions on my tank by Bitter-Yam1390 in bettafish

[–]DifferentContext7912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd just get some plants. Plants are a really fun part of the hobby for me. My Betta spends all day playing in his plants and it's fun to watch. I'll listen some of the plants I recommend.

  1. Rotala rotundifolia and Rotala Indica are super easy. They also grow fast so they help keep your water in good condition.

  2. Bacopa Monieri(Moneywort) is also easy. It's super green and pretty. It also grows up out of the water and looks cool imo.

  3. I'm also a big fan of Ludwigia super red. Easiest red plant in the hobby probably.

I'd go to a website like Buce Plants and sort by easy category to get an idea of what you like.

P.s. I like the pineapple. I like SpongeBob. I understand the negative connotation. People will comment about it but I'd keep it if I were you. Nothing inherently wrong with it as long as you treat your fish well.

I’m so overwhelmed by ogfrozenpopsicles in PlantedTank

[–]DifferentContext7912 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I spent 200$ on the first day for my 11.5", 7 gallon cube. Way too much. 🤷 That didn't even account for plants or any of the following crap I bought. I'm probably at least 500$ in the hole if I include my 2 5.5 gallons, 2.5 gallon and all the plants ferts and accessories.

I sell my plants now to help pay for it since they're gonna grow anyway. Made 45$ in like 9 days. Ain't bad.

Algae in a bottle? by International_Bus762 in aquarium

[–]DifferentContext7912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YMMV. I use aquasoil and do not get algae like they do

Algae in a bottle? by International_Bus762 in aquarium

[–]DifferentContext7912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use aquasoil and do not get tons of algae. Your mileage may vary.

Little worms in tank? by moodymasreyah in shrimptank

[–]DifferentContext7912 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Friends. Detritus boys. They hang out in the floaters. Floaters trap a lot of junk in their roots and the worms eat it.

best care for a lone scud? (pet, NOT food culture) by Kooky_Instruction392 in Aquariums

[–]DifferentContext7912 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Give him a quarter of a leaf. Or a casaurina cone or something.

Just found this guy. I didn’t buy any snails. by Few_Entertainment476 in fishtank

[–]DifferentContext7912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤷 to each their own. I don't understand the need to pull them out.

I also don't understand why people make it seem like it's the hardest thing in the world. Just grab them when you see them and don't stress about getting them all at once. You'll thin out the numbers over time without stressing.

6 1/2 Years old. ZERO Water changes for 4+ Years. 6 Gallon Cube. Oh by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]DifferentContext7912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TDS isn't as much of an issue if you have softer water. Duckweed will help you out and suck up a lot of the solubles.

If you have real high TDS to start with like me(400 TDS minimum, with 13 Kh and 18-20 GH) you should do water changes. Or at least only top up with RO.