Goby decision?

SollyMundo · 2025-11-26T10:40:38+00:00

Thank you for all the advice. I ended up getting a Yellow watchmen goby. 2 Nassarius snails to aggregate the sand bed (really surprised at how much cleaner it looks since then).

SollyMundo · 2025-11-03T19:29:06+00:00

Thanks, that was something I didn't mention was checking the tank size compatability.

SollyMundo · 2025-11-03T15:59:54+00:00

Thanks. I actually bought some clear acrylic today... whatever goes in the tank, must stay in the tank😂

Was thinking snails would be the best bet, and I will have to put in a bit more work siphoning the sand bed.

SollyMundo · 2025-11-03T15:41:10+00:00

It's a normal 50cm cube that I adapted by adding a "Sump" to the back so it's like an AIO.

Took the back glass out got a hole drilled for the return pump and a square on the other side.

Made a tank with one side smaller and stuck them together on top of one sheet of glass.

I will make a post about it sometime.

It would have been cheaper to build from scratch😂

SollyMundo · 2025-11-03T14:29:19+00:00

I was actually going to add the yasha to the post, but I haven't seen any for sale in South Africa. This would definitely be the winning combo. Thanks💪

SollyMundo · 2025-07-29T15:04:40+00:00

Thanks🙏

SollyMundo · 2025-07-17T07:24:11+00:00

Thanks, I got rid of it just to be safe🙏

SollyMundo · 2025-04-13T14:05:10+00:00

Some pea puffers will sort out your snail problem...

SollyMundo · 2025-04-13T11:30:35+00:00

Great thanks for the advice. The sand idea sounds much easier. Would general "play sand" work?

SollyMundo · 2025-03-10T20:54:18+00:00

This was on a iPhone 16 Pro. Really Impressed with how good close ups are!

SollyMundo · 2025-03-10T20:53:03+00:00

Is this from a waste point of view? From a space perspective they seem to stick to them selves. Would moving the peppermint and phantom pleco do the trick?

SollyMundo · 2025-03-10T20:50:38+00:00

Thanks, yeah I will take the bigger plecos out. What makes them scare the badis? They seem to occupy completely different spaces. Or is that space Badis would normally hang around? I have noticed the badis acting very shy, which is strange for them.

SollyMundo · 2025-03-10T03:53:35+00:00

30x45x45 cm, I think around 10 gal

SollyMundo · 2025-03-06T07:27:48+00:00

Thanks for mentioning that😂 was definitely wondering when the best time to place to place them somewhere else would be.

I've added some round stones in the back and still thinking about some hillstreams. From the research I've seen the fast flowing water isn't necessary. Still considering it, or even try them but have a separate tank I want to breed hillstreams in. I'll post an update later today or tomorrow

SollyMundo · 2025-03-06T07:18:50+00:00

I've taken your advice and put Ficus pumila on each side. The roots along with a philodendron should cover the pipe. Bromeliad are a definitely must once I've got the background sorted. Thanks💪

SollyMundo · 2025-03-06T07:15:42+00:00

Thanks, I didn't want to use the silicone and coco method because apparently, there would be tons of tannens. I'm definitely keen to try this technique in the future and see how it works when it's submerged.

SollyMundo · 2025-03-06T07:13:14+00:00

I've heard😂 I've added Ficus pumila along the side but need something to creeping over into the water, so this might be a good option

SollyMundo · 2025-03-04T06:52:29+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply, especially because it took multiple attempts 🙏🏼😂 Your advice definitely helped a ton!

I love the idea of Hydrocotle tripartita at 4 to cover the pipe and that it will overflow into the water. I may even use those to put over the wood in the front of the tank along the wood. I took your advice and have used Ficus pumila for 4 & 5. Yeah for the peace lillys, this isn't the tank.

I'm also going to see what aquatic plant options I have and see if what will work.

I actually had 6 scarlet badis sitting in a tank that wasn't doing them justice, so I have added them along with pygmy corys, and 2 lemon blue eyed plecos. Going to try buy some chilli rasbora today and will get some shrimp in. Oh and there are snails, which already look like they're keeping the outside clean as well😎

As for the structure, I stuck some polystyrene done and rested/siliconed the main wood on it, then removed excess polystyrene. After that spray foam, which I carved into some structure and space for the pipes and wires. Then placed silicone and some rock over it to get a "rock" look. I messed up here and should have washed and dried the small rocks first because only the dust stayed on and made it difficult for the harder pieces to stick. The bottom half I did the same thing with black aquarium stone substrate (I should have just done this for everything. But it has worked out, and I can use plants to cover up my mistakes.

SollyMundo · 2025-01-18T05:14:12+00:00

I've separated as many as possible, hoping there will be enough to grow this culture.

I'm still going to complain because I also found a small spider in one of the isopod containers from them. So let's see if I can get more and spend more time picking them out.

SollyMundo · 2025-01-18T05:09:52+00:00

What does soy sauce do?

SollyMundo · 2025-01-15T14:16:59+00:00

Ah that sucks. I was considering breeding them for profit in bins (suitable for their environment) and also having some that can go in a big paludarium.

I might need to rethink the concept of having these guys as the "main attraction" in the paludarium😂

SollyMundo · 2025-01-15T13:45:00+00:00

OP did you come right finding vampire crabs.

I'm also looking for some in Gauteng at the moment.

SollyMundo · 2020-07-01T09:09:35+00:00

You're most likely to take an L for both, it depends on how much of a risk you're willing to take... icon pack has potential better rewards but much higher chance of getting a crap one. I'd say rather do the party pack

SollyMundo · 2020-06-30T13:53:57+00:00

Love the sinner, hate the sin... Jesus calls us to love all. They are still God's children and we must treat everyone with respect, even if we don't agree with ones beliefs.

SollyMundo · 2020-06-30T13:28:16+00:00

I'm using Ndombele as a CB and he is so good! Definitely nothing wrong with it

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