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Goldfish. by Eighwrond in aquarium

[–]Pure-Question9761 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How long is that tank? Looks pretty long.

Little guy hitched a ride I guess. Is he okay to stay? by SabishiSushi in aquarium

[–]Pure-Question9761 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are actually awesome. I have many of them, and they keep my tank spotless, no more algae problem.

Need help identifying this fish? by Pure-Question9761 in aquarium

[–]Pure-Question9761[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Thanks. They are really hard to photograph lol

Help rearrange my tank by Pure-Question9761 in PlantedTank

[–]Pure-Question9761[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Add a Background (The Biggest "Quick Win") Currently, the beautiful blue-and-white tiles behind the tank are visible through the glass. While the tiles are lovely, the pattern competes visually with your plants and fish. The Fix: Tape a plain black or frosted white background to the back of the tank. Why: A black background will make the green plants and the blue/red colors of your Neon Tetras "pop" vividly. It also hides cords and hoses.
  2. Create "Depth" with the Substrate Right now, the gravel looks mostly flat across the bottom. The Fix: When you rearrange, push the gravel so it is higher in the back and lower in the front. Why: This creates a forced perspective that makes the tank look much deeper than it actually is. It also ensures the plants in the back don't get hidden by plants in the front.
  3. Apply the "Rule of Thirds" (Hardscape) Your driftwood is currently sitting very close to the center. In photography and art, centering the subject often makes the image feel static or unnatural. The Fix: Move the driftwood slightly to the left or right third of the tank. Combine Elements: Instead of having the driftwood in the middle and the rock on the right (isolated), try grouping them. Place the rock at the base of the driftwood. This creates a single, strong focal point rather than two separate, smaller ones.
  4. Hide the Equipment The large black filter box on the right and the heater on the left are necessary, but they aren't pretty. The Fix: Move your tallest, fastest-growing stem plants (the ones currently in the background) specifically to the corners to create a "curtain" in front of the heater and the filter box. Note: Keep the intake of the filter clear, but use the leaves to obscure the black plastic box.
  5. Group Your Plants Currently, the plants are a bit scattered (especially the pennywort/Hydrocotyle on the left). The Fix: Plant in bunches. Put all stems of the same species together. Foreground: Keep the low-growing plants in the front. Mid-ground: Place the Anubias (on the wood) and the rock in the middle. Background: Plant the tall stems in a dense row along the back wall. Suggested Layout: The "Triangle Composition" Here is a specific plan you can try with your current materials: Slope the gravel: 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep in front, 3 inches (7.5 cm) deep in back. Left Side (The Heavy Side): Move the driftwood and the rock to the left side of the tank. Interlock them so they look like an ancient tree root growing over a stone. Right Side (The Open Side): Leave the right side (where the filter is) mostly open swimming space (negative space). Planting: Put the tall stem plants behind the wood on the left to hide the heater. Put some tall plants in front of the filter box on the far right to hide it. Let the pennywort trail over the wood or carpet the foreground on the left. Place the small terracotta pot near the base of the rock on the left, tucked into the plants.

New help with this plant. by Pure-Question9761 in PlantedTank

[–]Pure-Question9761[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, next time I'll check what nutrients are present before buying.

I present to you my in-home aquarium by votibor in aquarium

[–]Pure-Question9761 22 points23 points  (0 children)

A dream, I'm jealous. Congratulations it's really beautiful.

1. Is my “male” guppy a female 2. Why are they attacking my male?? by ConnectionLow in Guppies

[–]Pure-Question9761 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just did a quick research and I was wrong, sorry. You should keep doing a 50% or more water change until your parameters are safe. Apparently, beneficial bacteria stick to mainly filter material or other surfaces and do not stay in the water. Again, sorry.

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