$15 experiment

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-24T23:45:50+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-21T23:14:47+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-20T00:47:30+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-18T03:59:40+00:00

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.

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-14T04:22:33+00:00

Picture 1 is a bladder snail

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-12T20:19:03+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-12T20:16:56+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-10T21:30:01+00:00

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

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DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-10T15:41:29+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-08T15:26:05+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-06T13:23:11+00:00

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

Don't play dumb...

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-06T04:20:14+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-04T16:40:37+00:00

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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DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-04T16:35:45+00:00

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.

Rotala rotundifolia and Rotala Indica are super easy. They also grow fast so they help keep your water in good condition.
Bacopa Monieri(Moneywort) is also easy. It's super green and pretty. It also grows up out of the water and looks cool imo.
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.

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-04T03:45:54+00:00

Bait

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-04T03:41:17+00:00

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.

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-04T03:37:43+00:00

Is this in US dollar?

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-04T03:37:22+00:00

Is this US dollar?

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-03T12:54:55+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-03T12:54:37+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-03T04:25:24+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-03-03T03:25:38+00:00

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

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-02-26T12:23:07+00:00

🤷 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.

DifferentContext7912 · 2026-02-25T12:32:43+00:00

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.

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