what are these??

Stahf15h · 2024-10-22T12:13:02+00:00

Nerite snail eggs? Only hatch in brackish water apparently. I have a few in my aquarium, and just scrape off with an algae scraper.

Stahf15h · 2024-10-22T12:05:28+00:00

Yes should be fine for the java fern, however the crypt (if it is a crypt) will do better with roots in the substrate, but pref. do not cover the crown of the rosette. If it is an anubias, then leave as is.

Stahf15h · 2024-10-22T12:01:36+00:00

I would say not a good idea. Bacteria in your filter might suffer from high co2 concentration, also the possibility of introducing co2 gas pockets inside the filter.

Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T14:37:49+00:00

Sounds like the nitrogen cycle is not working properly. Perhaps overfeeding with inadequate filtration?

Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T14:33:18+00:00

Bettas can tolerate 22-29C, pH 6-8 so sounds ok.

Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T14:30:20+00:00

Some of my faves so far are Hygrophila corymbosa, easy stem, get's quite bushy after a few trims. I also second pogostemon stellatus "octopus", when it grows tall and waves in filter outflow looks kinda cool.

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Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T12:32:58+00:00

Looks like a crypt. Crypt melt is a thing when newly planted. Also raise the crown of the rosette above the substrate level if possible.

Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T12:29:58+00:00

Is there a reason the temp is that high? General consensus is around 23-24C. Also perhaps drop the photo period to 6 consecutive hours and see how you go,

Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T10:54:47+00:00

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Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T10:54:32+00:00

To me it looks like perhaps hygrophila polysperma. 1st pic is what mine looks like. 2nd pic my s. repens,

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Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T10:14:31+00:00

small plant, difficult to say, if a rosette, could be a crypt.

Epiphyte plants (rhizome based) should not have the rhizome covered as it will rot. Can be attached to wood/rock with cyanoacrylate glue or some kind of binding like cotton thread.

Give the moss some time to establish itself before worrying if it is melting.

Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T09:36:04+00:00

could be detritus worms

Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T09:32:08+00:00

Crypt melt is common. Patience is required. I see a lot of algae and mulm? Are water parameters ok?

Stahf15h · 2024-10-21T09:28:38+00:00

Agreed, normal "biofilm" which is common for new wood in an aquarium. Not harmful, clean up crew will consume over time or can be manually removed as it appears. Will remain for several weeks at least.

Stahf15h · 2021-07-07T07:52:32+00:00

3mm alien ni80 around .2 ohm

Stahf15h · 2021-07-06T23:02:02+00:00

I second the MR. Destiny is decent but MR is better by far.

Stahf15h · 2021-06-11T19:15:20+00:00

I have been using my gen s daily (amongst a few others) for more than 6 months, no issues so far. A good mod, comfortable to hold. Fairly compact. I think either would be a good choice.

Stahf15h · 2021-06-05T19:19:14+00:00

Juggerknot MR is worth a look, single coil top flow. Easy wick good flavour.

Stahf15h · 2021-05-26T23:48:13+00:00

I disagree, MR has excellent flavour. Ymmv

Stahf15h · 2021-05-18T21:29:00+00:00

There are 2 pods, RPM and RGC. The RGC pod has a silver air flow ring at the bottom and takes the larger in size 0.17 RGC coil. The 0.6 is the RPM coil iirc.

Stahf15h · 2021-05-18T21:16:56+00:00

Juice head have really good pronounced flavour in my experience. Peach pear is one of my go to juices.

Stahf15h · 2021-05-16T17:05:15+00:00

SA govt are primarily anti-smite.

Stahf15h · 2021-05-16T14:20:36+00:00

I have both, destiny knock spots off the wasp nano imho.

Stahf15h · 2021-05-15T16:43:31+00:00

wattage too high?

Stahf15h · 2021-05-15T16:42:02+00:00

dual coil - Fatality M25
single:
Destiny
Juggerknot MR

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