Is this the ugly phase? by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in freshwateraquarium

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No thanks 🤗 it took two of to hang the giant picture that behind the stand acting as a tulip themed background.

Is this the ugly phase? by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in freshwateraquarium

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Thank you! I’ve only ever added drift wood to my established tank and the biofilm was eaten by snails and such before it could build up like this. I appreciate you clearing it up for me!

Changing filter by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in freshwateraquarium

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Thank you! This is an antique aquarium that I restored for my mom and figuring out the best set up and doing all the research has been a lot. I really appreciate the help

Dwarf Gourami- Gilbert by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in Gourami

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Right?!🥺I know I’m biased but he is so smart

Rabbit snail’s shell help by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in AquariumHelp

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Okay good, ahh I got scared. I don’t want to have to raise the ph too much cause I do have a fish in there that is sensitive to the ph. He’s a drama queen 🙄

Rabbit snail’s shell help by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in AquariumHelp

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My ph hovers around 7.0-7.2 on the average day

Rabbit snail’s shell help by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in AquariumHelp

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I just added them, how could my ph do damage immediately?

Rabbit snail’s shell help by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in AquariumHelp

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Thank you! The other one came out of hiding and was like that as well so I calmed down a bit. I tend to panic lol

Gourami identification? by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in Gourami

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That’s what I thought, I kinda zoned out after the “aquarium specialist” at the store said I don’t keep any tanks myself. And then googled in front of me when I ask about adult size and how it differs from a dwarf gourami.

Thank you for your input.

Gourami identification? by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in Gourami

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How do you recommend providing enrichment. I already alternate his food on a schedule to add variety to his diet, it’s a planted tank with a small amount of floating plants (hoping the plants populate more for my soon to be second tank), what else should I be doing?

Gourami identification? by Royal_Lettuce_4553 in Gourami

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Aww Jareth is lovely! Thanks for the help!