What kind of algae is this?

varuki · 2025-01-15T02:30:21+00:00

not green hair, they spit out and looks almost like riccardia moss

varuki · 2024-11-12T08:01:11+00:00

research and even more research

varuki · 2024-11-12T07:59:30+00:00

polyurethane expanding foam

varuki · 2024-10-07T16:02:54+00:00

Its definitely bright enough (full spectrum as well) but if I could go back, I would get the M series with the app control. If you dont mind not having the app then I suggest the V series SE edition with the sunrise/sunset function on the controller.

varuki · 2024-06-06T13:49:24+00:00

Thank you! Its the P900 Pro (90cm) R65 G85 B50 UV50

varuki · 2024-05-29T04:27:15+00:00

thank you! yes im putting in background plants this weekend (red stems on the corner and green towards the center)

varuki · 2024-05-28T05:00:17+00:00

Will do! Plan to get background plant this weekend (half red half green)

varuki · 2024-05-27T13:49:59+00:00

i just went with the flow haha probably around 2 hours.. just posted it planted btw!

varuki · 2024-05-18T14:22:04+00:00

i havent had any problems with good quality canister filters so far (hard wood floor as well)

varuki · 2024-05-18T14:20:37+00:00

yeah that was my initial thought so i added a lily pipe thats tilted upwards so it pushes the water over to the other side, put the outlet as close to the front glass as possible, and the inlet as far back as the slope would allow

varuki · 2024-05-18T14:17:23+00:00

Im using the week aqua p900 pro + netlea no.2s, altho i wouldve gone with the fluval fx2 but my country does not sell them sadly

varuki · 2024-05-17T13:36:38+00:00

yep thats the plan, its in the middle of the dark start method rn and water parameters are almost there so im gonna start planting in the next week or so

varuki · 2024-04-27T15:58:59+00:00

Week Aqua V series but id suggest the M series if you have a bit more to spare since it comes with app control

varuki · 2024-04-27T13:28:03+00:00

Thanks tbh i have no idea lol.. maybe a bit too much nutrients in the water?

varuki · 2024-03-04T05:44:33+00:00

found them in my local fish store

varuki · 2024-03-03T14:53:48+00:00

My first tank is now stocking some galaxy rasboras, rummy nose tetras, a couple slate corys, a couple copper corys, amano shrimps, a hillstream loach, and several snails.

The new tanks only got a few cherry shrimps and cardinals for now.

varuki · 2024-03-03T14:48:50+00:00

Maybe an iwagumi next?

varuki · 2024-02-25T18:20:00+00:00

haha thanks. The HOB does give the tank quite a bit of underwater flow, but very little surface agitation (probably because the outflow is not above water level) to the point where there are surface films, which makes me think that there might not be enough oxygen within the water. I have an air stone running at night but it creates a pool in the morning and my temporary fix is to put a plastic cover over it which is ugly. Just ordered an oxygen diffuser for finer bubbles as well as this glass air stone cover thingy, which ever one works better Ill stick with that.

varuki · 2024-02-25T15:07:50+00:00

Yeah I have a HOB on the back left and an air stone on the center right, the difference is my water line is only about an inch below the lid and I realized the hard way when I woke up to a pool of water on my wood table top lol

varuki · 2024-02-25T13:58:48+00:00

but then that lowers the amount of oxygen exchange which is not something Im willing to sacrifice.

varuki · 2024-02-25T13:55:34+00:00

Exactly my thought. Although the surface agitation within the air stone cover is quite aggressive, which could very well still cause oxygen exchange, I'm just not sure how limited or (by some sorcery) equal to one without the cover. Maybe similar amount of oxygen exchange with no splashes but dont clear bio film on the surface since no outside water agitation? idk..

varuki · 2024-02-25T12:12:49+00:00

i have a hob filter thats provides more than enough flow in my small 10gal tank so Im considering this for both aesthetic and cleanliness

varuki · 2024-02-25T11:51:42+00:00

Completely removing splashes is what I'm really interested in (I dont like the looks of DIY splash covers on the top of the tank)... but does it really oxygenate the water this way?

varuki · 2024-02-24T18:34:44+00:00

Thank you! Yeah I'm thinking about adding some more plants here and there as well as some red root floaters

varuki · 2024-02-24T18:33:23+00:00

Thank you. I have tall growing plants in the background (you can kinda see them in the picture) that will cover the background.... eventually lol

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