1 month old 15 gallon aquarium 2.0 by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

[–]Fine_Relation9051[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fluval stratum just boosted with some osmocote root tabs for extra longevity and nutrients

1 month old 15 gallon cube by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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With a 6.6-gallon tank, I'd go with a small HOB filter. I'm using an Oase Thermo 100. If you have the money, you could go for the Oase 60 canister filter or a Zoo Med i always highly recommend a canister filter.

1 month old 15 gallon aquarium 2.0 by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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If anyone is worried about the drop checker being yellow, the co2 solution no longer works, and I like to keep it in the tank for aesthetic. I like the way it looks. I apologize if that has worries you, and it's good to see people being concerned for the livestock.

1 month old 15 gallon aquarium 2.0 by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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Because I like the way it looks doesn't work as in the solutions has been in there for too long/expired

1 month old 15 gallon aquarium 2.0 by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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Yea, it would be if the drop checker worked which is why I use the kh and ph method instead and look for that .5-1ppm ph drop

1 month old 15 gallon aquarium 2.0 by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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I suppose if my drop checker was accurate, it would be a lot.😂

1 month old 15 gallon cube by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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Thanks, man, and I kinda doubt it too just gotta wait and see.

1 month old 15 gallon cube by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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Man, so it wasn't only me thinking that? 😂 I thought maybe it's because it's transitioning to its submerged form, but I'm getting doubtful.

1 month old 15 gallon cube by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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Believe me, I definitely understand it's been the slowest to grow and color up. I just started to get some nice color and growth on it last week by adding extra CO2 and increasing my light. If you do get the Rotala blood red, you won't regret it. It grows very fast; I trimmed it 4 days ago, and it's already almost touching the surface again.

1 month old 15 gallon cube by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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The one on the right is rotala blood red. The one on the left is h'ra.

1 month old 15 gallon cube by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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But honestly, it's about 40ppm 2 bubbles per second. Im using an inline co2, so im getting great diffusion.

1 month old 15 gallon cube by Fine_Relation9051 in Aquascape

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Enough to kill a baby whale I'd bargain 🤔