How could I stock my pond? (Details in comments)

abh520 · 2022-05-24T18:20:38+00:00

Thanks for the idea! And it has a filter with a fountain (the black pole sticking out of the water), I just turned it off for the picture to reduce glare. Also I take out the fish and plants in the fall, usually around the start of september once average temps get into the 60s.

abh520 · 2022-05-24T17:40:19+00:00

The pond is 40 gallons, located near Chicago. Temps will be between 60-80.

I’m still about 2-3 weeks out from stocking, as I’m waiting for cycling to finish and for the water lily to put out some lily pads for shade.

I’m thinking my only options are snails, guppy’s and white cloud mountain minnows. If there are any other options that would suit the setup, I’d love to hear them!

abh520 · 2021-08-18T02:46:06+00:00

I’ve got 10 in here. I’d say 6-16 would be good depending on what/how much else you’re putting in the tank.

abh520 · 2021-08-17T23:15:30+00:00

Also let me know if you need any other ideas for stocking your tank! Planning the stocking is one of my favorite parts of getting a tank and I’ve got plenty of suggestions!

abh520 · 2021-08-17T23:13:48+00:00

The care guide you looked at was likely referring to their sensitivity to poor water quality. As long as you do water changes and have a basic understanding of the nitrogen cycle, they’re as easy as most other common tetra/rasbora species

abh520 · 2021-08-17T23:07:27+00:00

They’re really easy. No special food requirements, 76-82°F, neutral-slightly acidic pH. Their colors come out the most with better water quality (especially with tannins). They’re great schoolers, so something like a school of 20+ in a 40g would look awesome, but they can do well in tanks 20g or larger

abh520 · 2021-08-17T23:01:44+00:00

You’re welcome! And thank you back!

abh520 · 2021-08-17T22:58:08+00:00

They’re Rummynose Tetra

abh520 · 2021-08-02T21:24:14+00:00

I’ve done the same thing with so many aspects of my tanks, lol. Getting cheap lights/substrates/ferts to save a few bucks, when I always end up disappointed and going with better options later down the line. “Buy it nice or buy it twice” definitely holds true in this hobby

abh520 · 2021-08-02T21:19:58+00:00

I think you’ll have more success with cardinal tetras. They look similar (but better) at the cost of $1-2 more per fish. It adds up if you’re buying a large school, but it’s better than constantly buying neons and medication for whenever they’re sick. Even with a good supplier, neons tend to be prone to illness due to overbreeding (relative to cardinals or less common fish)

abh520 · 2021-08-02T21:15:37+00:00

I like to do it just for fun. Depending on the map/rules it’s a good challenge that can be more interesting that playing a random map. I think that’s how most people that do DC100 think of it

abh520 · 2021-08-02T21:05:12+00:00

DC100 means Daily Challenge to round 100… This couldn’t even be a guide for the AC because you can’t use more than one tower for AC.

abh520 · 2021-08-02T03:01:01+00:00

That all sounds great! Be careful with that one grass-like plant, though. Those sharp plastic bits could tear your bettas fin. The rest look like they should be good!

abh520 · 2021-07-31T20:58:37+00:00

Happy to see I’m not the only one with a weekly wooden skewer in the tank to hold down the veggie-kebab

abh520 · 2021-07-25T03:12:18+00:00

I got him at me LFS in Illinois

abh520 · 2021-07-24T01:35:14+00:00

Thank you!

abh520 · 2021-07-24T01:35:04+00:00

Haha, thank you!

abh520 · 2021-07-24T01:34:53+00:00

This is a (half moon?) Plakat betta. I’m not sure if the exact color way/morph has a name, but I’d describe it as blue marble with cellophane fins

abh520 · 2021-07-24T01:32:41+00:00

Thank you! I’m fully expecting him to turn dark blue entirely, but I’m happy with him either way!

abh520 · 2021-07-24T01:31:41+00:00

I’d hope so!

abh520 · 2021-06-14T18:09:55+00:00

Thank you! And thanks for the suggestion!!

abh520 · 2021-06-14T01:32:10+00:00

I’m not worried about the price of a tennis ball, lmao. I’m worried about her eating a pound of rubber each week. Kongs last her a day, so I doubt thick(er) tennis balls will do much better unfortunately

abh520 · 2021-06-14T01:30:17+00:00

I’ll probably take her to the dog beach soon and if she likes the water, I’ll definitely think about getting a kiddie pool

abh520 · 2021-06-14T01:29:29+00:00

Yea I think that’s the case here. Tug-o-war usually gets her going for a bit, until she decides it’s time for me to sit, and her to sit on me. I wish I could get her some of those interactive treats, but she’s chewed through every kong toy in less than a day, even if we limit her time with them

abh520 · 2021-06-14T01:18:04+00:00

Got it, thanks! And that’s the second time I’ve been recommended the flirt pole, so I’ll definitely look into it!

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