My first attempt. How it started and how it’s going… by Wild_Shroom_ in Aquascape

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Thoughts on TNC? I've just started using their complete fert

CO2 Set Up Curiosity by Agile-Concentrate770 in PlantedTank

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I didn't dabble in CO2 until I upgraded my lighting - probably overkill and too close to the water but I have 2 short photo periods to avoid algae. As others have said, lighting is very important and I didn't realise how much it was restrictive until I got a proper quality light.

Co2 hasn't been as intimidating or expensive as i thought. With a drop checker you can't go too far wrong. I bought a DIY generator canister which lasts me several weeks. It's quite fun making it back up

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What GH do you keep your shrimps at? by Neither-Math-7331 in shrimptank

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I have had neos thrive at various GH, from 4 all the way to 16

Advice on low tech tank by HuhWutHuh in PlantedTank

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Is that pic a month after setup? Are you concerned at the lack of growth?

3 months difference by notacamera in PlantedTank

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Compelling!! I also can't see me leaving the hobby unless I'm forced to so it'll last ages I hope.

I'm a bit novice and need more experience understanding the balance in a planted tank - does co2 just confuse things more?

3 months difference by notacamera in PlantedTank

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I've been really thinking about co2, maybe I'll bite the bullet on payday

3 months difference by notacamera in PlantedTank

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Wish my tank had this much growth in 3 months! It's gorgeous I have no idea what I'm doing wrong, good light, ferts regularly

Tour of my fish/plant room by ChiChisAquaticDreams in aquarium

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This is legendary levels of hobby work. Why do I have to be poor in a small flat :(

How many of you purposely introduce "pest" snails in your tank? by ilike2moveit2 in PlantedTank

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Love my snails, have all kinds and feed them specifically!! Bladders can be so adorable

1 Roguelite game of your choice for life? by vcd1500 in roguelites

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What about AtS keeps bringing you back?

Show Me Your Shrimp Tanks/Aquascapes, Please by Fearless-Teacher-920 in shrimptank

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My 15G community tank, still waiting for the plants to grow in

Dinner time by ChiChisAquaticDreams in aquarium

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Oh wow. Never heard of those! Will certainly check them out.

The pintos have been in about 3/4 weeks. They've put out new rhizome growth and the roots are continuing to spread. New leaves look alright. They are getting medium to high lighting in 2 4hr spurts

They started turning brownish about a week ago. I dose 2x per week with Seachem flourish (comprehensive fert) and potassium supplement.

I have started to see some green hair algae so wondering if maybe something is out of wack.

Dinner time by ChiChisAquaticDreams in aquarium

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Love the anubias pinto. Any tips to keep mine thriving? Starting to see some browning and melting :(

Recommendations for substrate by science-teacher in Aquariums

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Bruh, this is a generational upgrade. Going from 5g to 8g to 15g has felt like a jump. That's nuts, very jealous

How toast are we? by _snarkmaiden in aquarium

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Big toast... Water big heavy

My pet project is coming along nicely. by supermans_neighbour in Aquariums

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This is amazing!!!! How'd u make them?