FLFishChik

Well, the 29g is a Top Fin. So far, so good 🤞

I think your tank looks awesome! As far as Betta personality, it's really impossible to tell until you've got one and add tank mates - they really do all have different temperaments and personalities. Ive had Betta that were fine with larger shrimp like amano, snails and tiny tetra.. and I've had Betta that didn't like roommates and harassed anything else I put in the tank. Cherry shrimp may end up being a pricey snack. Nerites seem to be what worked best for me. IF you do decide to do tank mates, then add them FIRST and let the Betta be the last thing you add to the tank, that way, there is less of a chance for territorial aggression. Now, long fin or short fin - I will tell you this, Long fin Betta are more susceptible to tears in their fins on rough decor or firmer plants or hardscape which *can* lead to fin rot. It also can make it difficult for them to maneuver around the tank depending on how long and heavy the fins are. Lots of resting areas (as you have with the floating log) helps give them a break. If you are wanting to slow your flow down even more, I also have HOB filters on my Betta tank and do the 'water bottle" baffle. it's pretty easy and works like a charm. Youtube has several videos on how to do this, it's very simple. Good luck in your Betta search! I always have a blast when searching for that can't-live-without perfect Betta!

ohhh, what an interesting color!

Soooo... 55g on either side? My husband is going to have a heart attack, lol! If you only knew how much convincing it took to get him to agree to the 75g... THAT was a lot of hard work, I tell ya.

Well, the 29g is just off the left side of the screen. so to make it truly balanced, I should probably get another one of those too!

I was told by my family member who was in construction… as long as the bubble is in between the black lines, it’s considered level. I certainly hope that’s true because it is impossible for me to get the bubble exactly dead center on all 4 sides of this 75g tank!

This! Finally got it together and in place. Now it’ll be a bazillion years before I’ve purchased all the equipment, substrate, hardscape and eventually… FISH!

Yeah, I tossed them in the tank and they ignored them. They were only interested if I crushed the first. I understand your concern about a puffer overeating and causing itself issues, but there really isn’t a guarantee either way. You could do as I did and keep the puffer in a separate tank and just “farm” the snails as needed.

Well, it depends on the Pea Puffer. Some will eat their fill, then kill all the rest for reasons only they know. Others will ignore until they are hungry then pick ‘em off as needed and still others (like my previous peas) won’t eat them live, requiring I crush them before they eat them.

Well, sand it is! I’m committing , lol. Thanks everyone!

Ok, I want Kuhli loaches eventually, but I’m scared of the maintenance sand would require (and issues that come along with it). Is it really a requirement for them? for those that have sand substrate, is it a lot more maintenance? More issues? What about growing plants in it? Please, I need some guidance and/or encouragement. I’ve always had gravel and not sure I want to make take the leap in my new setup

Well, at least I feel a little better. I knew it wouldn’t impact the plant, but I waited for WEEKS for this thing to bloom and I was excited.., and then BAM! Me happened

Current state of my living room as we build the 75g stand

Sooooo. I’ve had this Anubias just under a year. Originally purchased from ACO, it has become the monster in my 29g aquarium! A a few weeks or so ago, I noticed it was sending out a bloom! I was sooooo excited! However. I’ve been battling hair algae on this plant since day 1 and today, I decided rather than try and wrestle it out of the tank to try and scrub the algea off for the umpteenth time (it’s getting too massive), I’d just carefully snip off the worst affected leaves and move on… except… THIS! I accidentally snipped off the bloom! I’m an IDIOT! Lol!

I may have to pass on Kuhli loaches though, since the majority of info I’ve read and received here tell me they require sand substrate and… I’m not ready for sand. I prefer (and love me some) gravel. UNLESS… I can’t get away will only specific areas of sand maybe? IDK

To answer the first question- both… cleaners and filling out the bottom (and personal entertainment) it will be planted- my definition of moderate = you’ll be able to still see the hardscape and I’m not intending it to be “jungle” Not intentionally breeding anything. The centerpiece fish will be 6-8 Boesemani Rainbow. water changes will be on the larger side. as for Amano, I wasn’t sure they wouldn’t be consumed as snacks by the Boesemani, so I hadn’t planned for them.

Well use you as the Guinea pig😂

What is considered a “big” corydoras?

Actually, Ramshorn Smails are hermaphroditic. They can reproduce asexually, according to several articles on the internet. Here is a screenshot of 1 https://www.fishlaboratory.com/fish/ramshorn-snail/#:~:text=Snails Reproduce Asexually%3F-,Ramshorn Snails are hermaphroditic.,can%2C and do reproduce asexually.

I wasn’t aware there was more than 1 variety of Boesemani Rainbow?? Whaaa???😲

I threw the Oto in their as part of the cleanup crew 😁 as for Corydoras, I was thinking Albinos or possibly Pandas Are bristlenose ok alone or do they need a group?

I’m planning on assembling a 75g and I want to stock it with 6-8 Boesemani Rainbowfish. How many bottom feeders (assuming I have adequate filtration and it’s moderately planted) can or should I have? I’m thinking Kuhli Loaches, Corydoras, Bristlenose pleco. Otocinclus. If not all, then which combination and how many? 75 g is the biggest tank I’ve ever had so, stocking it feels intimidating!

Spent 2 hours moving furniture around my living room to accommodate my new 75g aquarium

I’m guessing MTS. I’m probably wrong, but I’m gonna go down with this ship!

I found this NICREW AquaLux Tank Mount, Adjustable Black Gooseneck Arm Bracket, 2 Pack (Only for NICREW AquaLux Plant LED) https://a.co/d/1ip0BGz and this driamor Aquarium Light Riser Adjustable, Clear Acrylic Fish Tank LED Light Stand Aquarium Lamp Holder Bracket Kit 2pcs Transparent Support for Width 2.5-4.4 Inches Light with Extendable Bracket https://a.co/d/7CVkrK4 And these hygger Aquarium Light High Holder Bracket, Suitable for Model HG957 Fish Tank Light https://a.co/d/g1FIEWN would any of these work for you?