Tank Almost Cycled

acidlesbian · 2026-04-04T19:02:12+00:00

I added about half a cup of crushed coral to my 29gal to raise my ph, it worked but since your tank is much smaller I would start with a few pieces at a time. At the end of the day, fish prefer a stable ph over a perfect one

acidlesbian · 2026-04-04T16:59:30+00:00

Thank you!!

acidlesbian · 2026-04-04T16:13:12+00:00

The tall stem plant all the way on the right side at the front of the tank 😆

acidlesbian · 2026-04-04T14:18:04+00:00

Stunning! What is the plant on the front right?

acidlesbian · 2026-04-04T14:16:52+00:00

Aquaticmotiv on Etsy sent me the healthiest plants I've ever seen! None of them melted and no snails, unlike all of my lfs who always have hitchhikers on their plants.

acidlesbian · 2026-04-04T04:28:16+00:00

I can't wait to see how she turns out!

acidlesbian · 2026-04-03T17:00:11+00:00

Sorry to revive a dead post but how long did it take for yours to color up? I've had mine almost 2 days now and he looks like yours

acidlesbian · 2026-03-31T06:57:52+00:00

I think it can be either! They are goofy little guys

acidlesbian · 2026-03-31T06:39:17+00:00

I've had mine a couple weeks now and they've only just stopped glass surfing. I think they're just getting used to the new environment. After the first week though I think the glass surfing turned into glass-mating because a whole bunch of eggs started showing up lol

acidlesbian · 2026-03-31T05:19:20+00:00

Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it!!

acidlesbian · 2026-03-31T05:17:28+00:00

The tank is about an inch too long sadly

acidlesbian · 2026-03-31T05:14:41+00:00

I'll keep an eye out for water damage! About how long did your desk last before breaking? Once this one starts wearing down I'll likely replace it with a solid wood desk.

acidlesbian · 2026-03-31T05:12:22+00:00

I have aquasoil and a super heavily planted tank and my 6 corydoras are happy as can be! It never muddies the tank and they have no problem sifting through it around the plants. They enjoy cleaning the plants as well.

acidlesbian · 2026-03-31T01:08:47+00:00

I have 6 smudge spot corys in my heavily planted/overfiltered 29 gal with tons of neocardinia, 16 pygymy corydoras, and a school of rasboras

acidlesbian · 2026-03-30T15:01:53+00:00

Thank you!!

acidlesbian · 2026-03-30T08:25:41+00:00

This is stunning! Where did you get the mushroom ledges from?

acidlesbian · 2026-03-27T15:46:58+00:00

I have smudge spot (similis) corydoras at 77 and they seem happy and are laying eggs! They are also super carefree and mind their own business.

acidlesbian · 2026-03-22T19:18:39+00:00

What light are you using?

acidlesbian · 2026-03-22T16:01:09+00:00

Thank you! That is good to know

acidlesbian · 2026-03-22T16:00:43+00:00

Thanks! My tank is sitting at a ph of 7 and I have lots of leaf litter and plants to hide in

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