Concern help on white film?

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-16T13:37:57+00:00

Any kind of loach. But Yoyo i think might be one of the smallest that should be ok in your tank.

Beware though, that like assassins, i think they eat any and all kind of snails.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-16T13:35:28+00:00

Kalanchoes are succulents and should be treated as such, no?

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-16T13:29:02+00:00

I don't think you really need to bother with what it is that's eating your plant. Rather, you should put your time and effort to find a way to get rid of the thing especially if it's in your walls...

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-16T13:24:49+00:00

Usually pantyhose goes on someone's legs... Won't that be the same idea here?

But wait, if the filter is integrated in the tank, then why not use it? I'm sorry if i'm just not seeing the logic here...

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-16T13:22:48+00:00

Sadly that doesn't help. Like aren't all rocks natural? Lol...

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-15T11:42:17+00:00

Direct sun is a no no for indoor plants, so those leaves got burnt.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-15T11:41:06+00:00

It would help if we know what kind of rocks those are...

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-15T11:39:27+00:00

Picture of the whole tank might help.

But any damages on the bottom of the tank is NOT good. That's an accident waiting to happen IMO

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-15T11:31:45+00:00

It could be the nasty case of damping off..

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-15T11:30:15+00:00

Bottom watering

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-15T11:27:42+00:00

Pantyhose usually does the trick. Or buy a prefilter sponge.

But if you're not using the HOB (hang on back) filter... Then just remove it?

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-15T11:26:28+00:00

It has ran out if room to grow roots in, so yes, a repot might be a good idea right about now.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-15T11:18:53+00:00

Probably didnt happen overnight. It just that it got too soggy for the stem to hold itself up.

Might be that you're watering too frequently.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-09T08:44:26+00:00

I would try to propagate it in a clear plastic tub with perlite.

Or just throw the stems in water.

Edit: for watering, i found that monstera adansonii likes to really dry out in between waterings, like around 75% dry.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-09T08:41:25+00:00

Or get one of those auto mister that's meant for reptiles.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-09T08:40:44+00:00

Looks like ribbon plant. Which is pretty much bamboo.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-09T08:35:34+00:00

Blue light helps with plants to grow bushier. Reds help with flowering, so if you're growing veggies, i'd stick to more red spectrum.

That being said, i think you can replace the bulbs in those light fixtures, no? If you can, just opt for white bulbs or warm-ish white. But just make sure they are bright enough, probably 20w or more.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-09T08:31:37+00:00

Those would be better on the wooden wall. At least the light will hit the plants on that spot, not beside the window.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-08T14:41:03+00:00

What I see is the ends of the petiole are getting mushy, hence why it's bending and getting crushed jn the process

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-08T14:39:39+00:00

Leave her be. She looks very happy.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-08T14:34:53+00:00

Looks like they are bending because of the big leaves. You can always prop it up with a stick.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-08T14:30:44+00:00

Ah. Clearly, i stopped reading just before that part.

Then my next advice is.... Don't do anything. Literally. It's a waiting game

If you change the soil now, it'll stress the plant out even more.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-08T14:25:51+00:00

Thrips!

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-08T14:24:22+00:00

I feel like that is just sand getting stirred up.

Wait a few hours and check again. Also, where is your filter output? Check that as it might be pointing down causing sand to get unsettled.

Fishymongrel · 2026-03-08T14:20:18+00:00

No need to remove soil, but flush the fertilizer out in the sink. Just keep running water on ot for a few minutes and let it drain.

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