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I finally got my brackish paludarium to what I would consider a semi presentable state.
I also finished some plant reorganizization in my 75g. I also upgraded the pump for my chiller and installed a lily pipe for the outlet.
I really need to trim the Dwarf sag, but I'm anxious about how the leaves will look when they melt back.
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On 4/22/2023 at 7:05 PM, tetra said:
Do you mean when I get the sponge filter or with the filter I have now is fine?
I was thinking with the sponge. However, I think you can theoretically get away with any filter since beneficial bacteria can also grow on your substrate and elsewhere in the tank anyways.
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On 4/22/2023 at 2:10 PM, nabokovfan87 said:
It's probably 100, not 400. This is what off chart maximum looks like. It's not quite as vibrant as it was before because I've been using softening pillows.
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Depending on what plants you want to grow, the substrate may be irrelevant. If you are growing crypts, swords and other root feeders, inert gravel or sand is still fine as long as you add root tabs. You can also use a plant focused substrate, but it's more expensive and will still require root tabs to replenish it once the nutrients are depleted. Soil has a reputation for being extremely messy, so I've avoided trying it personally.
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Finished some trimming in my 29g. I thinks it's in a pretty decent spot.
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On 4/22/2023 at 11:39 AM, tetra said:
Tetra Whisper EX70. I know, not the best filter out there. But it is modified with bio rings, a prefilter sponge (large), and more sponges inside of the filter. I'm also planning to buy a ACO sponge filter that filters 40 gallons just to be sure that there is enough filtration and oxygen.
I think this is probably fine. You could also stack multiple ACO sponge filters, to get more filtration in the same footprint.
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On 4/22/2023 at 4:11 AM, jwcarlson said:
I think that's what "off scale high" looks like on mine? I think...
My off scale high (30dGH) in my brackish tank looks reddish or pinkish.
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If inverts count, then fiddler crabs. If not, probably my fancy goldfish.
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On 4/21/2023 at 8:09 PM, tetra said:
What about filtration? I'm growing pothos and planning to add java fern, anubias, frogbit, and possibly crypts as well as long as the dojos don't uproot it.
What filter are you using? I would not be too worried about under filtering. If you are worried, you can always add an extra sponge filter or powerhead with prefilter sponge.
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On 4/21/2023 at 7:06 PM, tetra said:
Dojo loaches do look pretty cool, and I've been wanting one for a long time. And rummynose rasboras are beautiful and also wanted that with the dojo loach. But is it possible to keep only one dojo loach? I went on AqAdvisor and it says my tank can fit 3 dojos without a problem. The issue is, they take up a lot of the stocking level in my tank (57%). While it still leaves space for the murrays and rasboras. I thought if I could keep only one dojo loach as a center piece fish, I'd be able to keep some other small cold-water fish along with the murrays, rasboras, and dojo loach.
AqAdvisor Stocking:
3x Dojo Loaches
5x Murray Rainbowfish
20x Rummynose Rasboras
Your aquarium filtration capacity is satisfactory.
Your aquarium filtration capacity for above selected species is101%.
Recommended water change schedule: 28% per week.
Your aquarium stocking level is 86%.Also, the filtration capacity from AqAdvisor excludes the plants, pothos, and upgraded filtration media.
If the dojo loaches are the only bottom dwellers, I feel like you could probably get away with "overstocking" according to aqadvisor since the other fish will be occupying different space in the tank.
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Here are some suggestions
For the one of centerpiece fish:
-Angelfish
-Goldfish
-Rainbow shark
-Pictus catfish
-Blue Gourami
-Dojo loachFor the small schooling fish:
-Beckford's pencilfish
-Long fin white cloud mountain minnow
-Guppys-
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On 4/20/2023 at 10:10 AM, Lennie said:
My lfs was carrying them but I was scared to try them as I always keep community tanks. I couldnt be sure how peaceful they would be or what would I do with potential babies
They are some of my favorite aquatic animals. I would definitely recommend trying them at some point.
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On 4/20/2023 at 9:12 AM, Lennie said:
Very pretty. Do they breed as much as shrimps do?
Mine haven't, but they are supposed to theoretically. I only started with 2 males and 2 females though, so you may want to start with a larger colony if you want them to breed.
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CPO crayfish? Mine are really friendly and active.
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On 4/19/2023 at 7:36 AM, Pencapchew95 said:
do you have any tips for removing stubborn tannins from wood?
Seachem purigen and activated carbon will help.
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In my experience, the KH has never gotten too high with crushed coral inside my filters. One cool thing about crushed coral is, the higher it brings your PH, the slower it dissolves, so it sorta self regulates. I would probably test the water once a week.
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I think it's a bladder snail.
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I think it's crypt lutea.
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If you want to go in the complete opposite direction with a tropical water setup, you could do 1 angelfish, a pair of german blue rams and some bottom feeders like corys or kuhli loaches.
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In addition to the med trio, I would also recommend having expel-p, and maracyn two in your medicine cabinet. I think with those 5 medicines, you should be able to treat most illnesses.
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The 50W Aquarium Co-Op Heater?
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I use the ACO test strips to test nitrites, nitrates and to get a ballpark for GH and KH. I pretty much ignore the PH results, because they seem inconsistent.
I use API liquid tests for ammonia and KH.
I use Sera liquid tests for PH and GH.
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Thanks for all the research and testing you've done for both of the articles in this series. They have been super helpful. I do have one question though. Since prime reduces ammonia and ammonium, does that mean it negatively impacts ones ability to cycle a tank because it will lower the amount of ammonia and ammonium available for bacteria to convert?
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On 4/11/2023 at 9:47 PM, martinmin said:
if Nitrate is also toxic, why is it the primary nutrient? Are other minerals such as iron considered as nutrients? what consists of nutrients?
Nitrates are toxic to animals in high concentrations, but aren't toxic to plants. Plants can use the nitrogen in nitrates, nitrites and ammonia as a nutrient. That's one of the great benefits of having plants in your aquarium. They remove toxins from the water.
I would consider Iron and other minerals like calcium to be nutrients. I would consider any substance that plants need to grow to be a nutrient.
75 Gallon Aquarium Stocking Ideas
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I would get the largest one you have space for. Larger sponges won't get clogged as quickly.