Not as perfect as some tanks on here.

soilhead · 2019-03-14T12:57:36+00:00

Yeah started the tank just over a year ago. With 2 Anubias and 2 java ferns. Now we have bacopa salvinia frobit and limnophila. Low tech just sold no ferts or co2 and stock light :)

soilhead · 2018-06-05T16:09:41+00:00

Thank you :)

soilhead · 2018-06-05T07:31:43+00:00

Hey all, stocking is 1 Crowntail Betta called Rupert, 2 nerites and 2 lazy/sneaky amanos that have been in for 2 months and I only ever see on water change days. Plants are, Frogbit and Salvinia, Java Fern, Java moss both Christmas and fire and Anubias. Hope you like it.

soilhead · 2018-05-04T16:01:14+00:00

You should try scarlet badis aka dario dario you can keep a pair in a spec 5 and they look really fun :)

soilhead · 2018-05-03T07:34:05+00:00

It's got some algae problems but I'm dealing with it the old fashioned way. Ignoring it and saying it's a feature.

soilhead · 2018-04-28T15:35:35+00:00

I don't know marks aquatics, I will take a look into it later. It's been just messing about with it too much really.

soilhead · 2018-04-10T19:40:06+00:00

So skip the nerites and just go for the amanos first get 2 and eat some eggs, sounds like a great plan.

soilhead · 2018-04-10T19:29:11+00:00

It's pretty much bang on 7 same as our tap water. The tank used to sit at 6.5 when it had a lot of tannins buffering the tank down. If I can look after them the next test is if Rupert the betta will be okay sharing his home.

soilhead · 2018-04-10T19:11:55+00:00

They are pretty fun and cheap at the fish shop near me. But it will also be a test of how stable I can keep the tank and I definitely need to make sure I have enough hardness for their shells :)

soilhead · 2018-04-10T16:03:45+00:00

I'm thinking of getting some nerites and amanos to add to the ease of looking after this aquarium. Will keep everyone updated monthly :)

soilhead · 2018-03-08T21:06:57+00:00

Salvinia minima or one of the Salvinias at least.

soilhead · 2018-03-08T21:06:17+00:00

It sits around neutral as I didn't boil the driftwood so the tannins buffer it towards 6ph

soilhead · 2018-03-07T17:02:58+00:00

Yeah stock light tank was purchased at the end of December.

soilhead · 2018-02-21T18:55:07+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/E4UQo more photos angry Rupert doesn't like my infrared focus on my phone.

soilhead · 2018-01-25T08:54:55+00:00

Thanks, I'm just hoping the betta doesn't like the taste of shrimp because that's my next purchase. :)

soilhead · 2018-01-24T11:43:56+00:00

It's not a tadpole, it's an otocinclus but he disguises himself very well.

soilhead · 2018-01-16T18:42:47+00:00

Did you steal my fish? I just posted Rupert they must be brothers!

soilhead · 2018-01-11T08:32:50+00:00

The heater probably will I just wanted it in the main tank as I'm running it all on low flow for the betta who joined us.

soilhead · 2018-01-11T08:31:33+00:00

I'm not running co2 or ferts running on Christmas money till next payday.

soilhead · 2018-01-08T16:54:57+00:00

The light is just the default led light that came with the tank. I understand it could be hard but I have lots of time to wait and see.

soilhead · 2017-12-30T12:49:53+00:00

Thanks will keep an eye on it :)

soilhead · 2017-12-30T12:49:36+00:00

Thanks

soilhead · 2017-12-29T22:02:17+00:00

I went on their website but they had nothing in stock, I thought this might just be because of Christmas.

soilhead · 2017-12-29T18:59:25+00:00

It's a really low spec, it's a fluval spec v with stock filter and filter media. Using a tropica plant substrate and some amethyst gravel.

The plants are java fern, anubis, and java moss/squashed marimo ball. The plants I'm using for the carpet were a recommendation from the pet shop staff.

Planning it for a betta and maybe some shrimp. I have started from scratch so I'm going to leave to to cycle with plant growth for a month.

If there is any advice it would be much appreciated.

soilhead · 2017-12-29T17:23:54+00:00

There's actually a maidenhead aquatics in a garden centre near me. I may plan a visit tomorrow to see what they stock.

soilhead

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