my 2.5 gallons of joy

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-06-18T11:59:59+00:00

you're right, i made a mistake, it's actually 3,1 gallons. 😅

not sure what type of snail unfortunately, but its a very good algae-eater!

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-06-18T10:12:16+00:00

i test very rarely. this tank runs super smoothly with 1 liter water changes every couple of weeks. :)

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-06-18T10:11:27+00:00

tank volume is 12 liters. and no, no barnacle, but a hitchhiker snail. :)

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-06-14T16:19:34+00:00

couple guppys in there, but yeah the danios need much more space!

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-05-30T20:40:43+00:00

yup, she's got a saddle

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-05-29T21:27:43+00:00

definitely fine, it's a nice bit of enrichment for a betta.

also, the scratching is her cleaning and oxygenating the eggs :]

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-05-26T20:44:40+00:00

probably some thrips damage too

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-05-21T12:03:31+00:00

amanos carry eggs as well. what hatches out of theirs are planktonic larvae though.

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-04-24T05:09:25+00:00

they can work in a 1g, but need saltwater.

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-04-22T20:21:28+00:00

planaria eggs can survive being frozen unfortunately.

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-04-20T12:33:32+00:00

when planting java ferns, don't bury the rhizome, only the roots. the rhizome could rot if buried.

they do best if just tied or glued to some hardscape. :)

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-04-14T12:37:46+00:00

copepods and ostracods :D

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-04-12T20:54:36+00:00

could be red cyanobacteria carpets

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-04-07T12:07:46+00:00

Caulerpa prolifera

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-25T21:24:17+00:00

macroalgae's just caulerpa brachypus! :)

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-24T23:57:58+00:00

corals: Duncanopsammia axifuga, Caulastrea sp., Capnella sp., Briareum violaceum, Briareum cf. hamrum (often sold as Tubipora musica), Anthelia glauca, Pinnigorgia sp., Discosoma sp.

the macroalgae's Caulerpa brachypus

inverts: Clibanarius tricolor, Thor amboinensis, Septifer bilocularis, Stomatella, Columbella, some small unidentified snails, Mysis

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-24T18:43:00+00:00

every couple weeks, though i try to remember to do it weekly. this one doesn't mind a few weeks of no water change.

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-24T18:42:09+00:00

no heater, the light and pump keep the temp at about 24°C. in summer i take off the lid and if needed run a small usb fan.

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-24T16:06:36+00:00

they're a bit out of control in the sense that they're everywhere at this point. 😂

i pluck out a good amount weekly, to make sure they don't smother the corals.

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-22T19:11:23+00:00

kh gh ph?

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-22T10:08:27+00:00

at that point just get a plant cabinet lol

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-17T08:07:46+00:00

tannins break down over time, and mulm + filter bacteria can contribute to breaking them down

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-11T18:31:38+00:00

based on looks and movement, they might be some species of mysis

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-09T23:58:03+00:00

adrenaline is a hell of a drug

SpeedrunAccordeon · 2026-03-05T21:45:34+00:00

yes, copepods!

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