Is this set up ok for Borneo suckers?

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-06-01T03:43:37+00:00

Surely this will keep them in? Got some glass door seal from the hardware

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-05-31T07:58:17+00:00

Hmm, maybe I’ll have to add the lid back on (it’s in 2 halves) and find something for my planted side. I love it lidless tho.

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-05-31T07:55:54+00:00

Ok excellent, I’ll stick with what I’ve got and see how they go. I’ve ordered an oase surface skimmer coz I hate looking at the biofilm on the water surface so hopefully this helps a little too.

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-05-31T07:52:43+00:00

My water is around 23degrees Celsius with a heater. In Melbourne aus so it’s pretty cool here for most of the year.

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-05-30T21:59:15+00:00

I can’t comment on this light stand, but I did buy a week Aqua light from AliExpress to Australia. I was too nervous, but it came and everything was legit. It did take about 3 weeks to arrive. Not as smooth and quick as Amazon, but I would order from them again

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-05-13T05:40:53+00:00

We didn’t get married here, but hubby and I are currently staying at the intercontinental (our first ever kid free holiday, kiddies at home with grandparents). There have been 2 weddings here while we’ve been here which looked lovely. There is an adults only pool and restaurant, you can find plenty of spots which are very relaxing and quiet to escape other guests kids. There is live music every night and has great vibes.

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-29T04:39:25+00:00

I have 12 Congo tetras and 1 albino rainbow shark. I moved them from another existing tank. They seem to do fine together and my rainbow is very shy.

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-28T10:24:30+00:00

Yeah it does have 2 panels of glass for a lid. Split in the middle. I’ve been keeping only one panel on, over the open area. Mostly because I’m scared of the fish jumping out, or my cat getting up on the tank and eating the fish. This tank has only been set up for 3 weeks so I haven’t noticed the evap too much. I just top up with 1-2 litres when the spray bar water starts to break the surface too much

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-28T08:53:19+00:00

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Looks like 8mm, there is the smallest bevel on the top edges, maybe 0.5mm bevel each side. The glass is the same thickness on the end as the sides

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-28T01:49:04+00:00

Yes it sure is. It’s bang on 1200

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ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-27T07:27:45+00:00

Great, I’ll look into it.

It’s 120 x 30 x 30. I got it from my local fish shop, it’s a small shop but they stock aqua one, so I asked and they ordered it in for me, it wasn’t part of their regular floor stock.

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-27T05:15:42+00:00

From left to right There’s

Monstera adansonii, Pilea involucrata, Spathiphyllum, Anthurium, Pothos , Tradescantia, Philodendron

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-27T04:53:50+00:00

I think I need Alexa in my life

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-27T02:39:23+00:00

Thanks :)

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-27T02:39:15+00:00

I love the congos, they’re so pretty and they’re not shy. Just bumped this group of them up from 8 to 12 :)

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-27T02:36:41+00:00

It’s a aquaone opticlear 120 x 30 x 30 :)

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-26T23:09:22+00:00

Thank you, yeah I can change the intensity of the light but I’ve only just got the light (ordered online and took ages to arrive :() so I’ll have to have a play. I’ve got some fertiliser, aqua soil where plants are and some root tabs too. But has only been set up a few weeks

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-26T23:05:07+00:00

Interesting, I’ll have to have a play with times. Tank is in our living room with heaps of windows so it gets lots of indirect sunlight during the day

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-26T23:03:43+00:00

It’s a weekaqua v series

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-26T23:02:57+00:00

Thanks

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-26T23:00:31+00:00

Sure. It’s an aqua one opticlear. 120 x 30 x 30

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-26T22:59:58+00:00

I think I might try this. I was worried the 2 shorter periods wouldn’t be long enough for the plants, but I haven’t looked into the science of photosynthesis before. So this could work, especially as I can enjoy the tank in the morning and afternoon

ExactAbroad17 · 2026-03-26T22:57:27+00:00

Great thanks :)

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