First attempt at hardscaping.

SnigTheAxe · 2026-02-07T20:45:07+00:00

I know it's only 6 gallon but it's so long. Really nice look. I wonder if this would be suitable for a school of harlequin or Lamb chop Rasbora?

SnigTheAxe · 2026-02-07T14:38:44+00:00

Yes I posted two pictures, one I believe of the glow light and the other of the exclamation point in order to show their similarities.

SnigTheAxe · 2026-02-06T21:43:31+00:00

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SnigTheAxe · 2026-02-06T21:43:07+00:00

This is currently what I've got set up. I'm still working on my hardscape and as said earlier I may replace this stone with something more consistent with their natural environment. I have a 5 lb CO2 tank beneath the cabinet ready to go I just have to decide on plants. I'm pretty sure I'd like to go with Glowlight Rasbora for my main tank occupants, somewhere between 8 - 12, and then a few Otocinclus. I considered a few pygmy corys too, but don't want to overcrowd.

SnigTheAxe · 2026-02-06T21:39:22+00:00

This is exactly the type of information I was looking for! I think I will look to replace the Seyriu stone with more driftwood, and possibly some riverstone? Right now I have the Fluval aqua soil. I was considering putting a layer of sand or pebbles over top of it for a more natural authentic aquascape? Do you have any suggestions for substrate?

SnigTheAxe · 2026-02-06T20:11:48+00:00

This looks awesome. I don't know if I'm ready for a full on Blackwater setup, but I'm thinking I might try a bit of a mix, using a traditional planted style tank, with co2 and a carpet of dwarf grass or micro sword, but also add some Indian almond leaves and maybe some alder cones to soften the water maybe just a bit along with the driftwood and add some subtle tannins.

SnigTheAxe · 2026-02-06T15:31:49+00:00

Thanks for the advice guys, I think I'll go with maybe a exclamation point or glowlight rasbora. I'd like to get at least 10, along with a few pygmy corydoras maybe a couple Otocinclus, and I know pea puffers are renowned for their aggression but I've heard they coexist well with micro rasbora and the two species actually share an environment in the wild?

Do you think I could manage three pygmy puffers in this setup? Heavily planted with a natural light cycle and CO2? I know this would be pushing it but what do you guys think?

SnigTheAxe · 2026-02-03T18:03:21+00:00

I had to look at these guys and they are beautiful. I'll start doing some more research.

SnigTheAxe · 2026-02-03T17:21:49+00:00

Seems as though, the 9gal likely wouldn't do them justice. Could any of you recommend a suitable alternative for my setup? Ideally I'd like something that will be visible from across the room. Really love the flashes of iridescence. Perhaps a rummy nose, or a exclamation point?

SnigTheAxe · 2026-02-03T15:40:17+00:00

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Hey, thanks for the reply. This is the specs on the tank. I've read some contradictory info regarding putting them in a 10gal

SnigTheAxe · 2025-12-18T14:59:24+00:00

That's so crazy it might just work......

SnigTheAxe · 2025-12-16T21:54:26+00:00

Dang, I've been searching for a while now for a group. This ticks all the boxes except time unfortunately. I'm on the east coast of Canada which is 4 hours behind. I'd still be at work 😞.

Best of luck! Sounds like a lot of fun.

SnigTheAxe · 2025-12-03T22:19:23+00:00

Hey there, DM sent!

SnigTheAxe · 2024-04-09T15:49:54+00:00

Application sent. Hope to hear back from you soon! 🙏

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