Zadie

Hello everyone👋 I am happy to join this community and explore the amount of knowledge available here. I want to put up an ecosystem aquarium that reproduces the natural habitat of South American fish; and I need some advice to make sure I am on the right path. I have a 55 gallon tank and plan to use a cylindrical filter to maximise productivity and keep the surroundings clean. I am also thinking about adding a sponge filter to improve organic filtration. Does anyone have any suggestions for the best companies and setups for a biotope tank? To recreate South America natural rivers, I am thinking about using a combination of high-quality sand and leaf litter as the base material. I would like to include wood and rocks to provide hiding places and recreate the natural environment. Are there certain types of wood and rocks that are most appropriate to a South American biotope? How can I be sure that they will be safe for my tank? I would like to include plants that are native to South America and very similar to them. I am thinking of adding amazon axes; echinodorus species; and different types of floating plants like salvinia. Are there any other plant species you would suggest that fit into this concept and are pretty easy to preserve? I want to build an equitable community of fish that live outdoors. My shopping list includes neon tetras; cardinal tetras; corydoras; catfish; and maybe a pair of apistogramma. I am also considering adding some otocinclus for algae management. Is this a good combination? Are there any other species I should consider and avoid in order to keep the tank beneficial? I understand that South American ecosystems usually have soft; acidic water. What is the best method for attaining and sustaining these requirements? I plan to use RO water alongside tap water and possibly some peat moss in the filter. How often should I test and modify my water variables? Any suggestions for regular upkeep activities to maintain the tank in good condition and secure? Also I explored some topics related to this https://forum.aquariumcoop.com/topic/34463-10g-west-snowflake-cameroon-loose-biotope/page/2/#comment-334533 I got valuable information from that post but I would really want to get some help from a more experienced person I would greatly appreciate any extra information 📚and knowledge on setting up and running a South American biotope aquarium. Thanks in advance for your help🥰

hello there To remove the cloudiness; first place the eggs in a separate container with clean water. then next wash the catch cup to remove any remaining blue dye and sand. Fill the cup with fresh water, and make sure the temperature matches the previous situations to avoid amazing the eggs. You can also use an air stone to boost oxygen levels and keep the water circulation, resulting in in clarity. I hope this will helpful for you 😊

Hello everyone 😊 I have set up a new freshwater aquarium and I am excited to start adding fish. I have read how important it is to properly adjust new fish to avoid stress and maintain a healthy habitat. But I am unsure of the best way to get them to my staying tank. Could you please share your tips and knowledge about adding additional fish to an existing community tank? How should I handle the adjustment process; taking into account water conditions and compliance with the present tank people? Also; any suggestions on identifying and managing potential dedicated during the initial period would be greatly valued.Thank you in advance for your guidance. 🥰

The botanicals you received appear to be very attractive to snails, specifically kidney and pest snails. Even while they might degrade quickly and draw snails, you worry that the snails might be eaten before your mussels and otocinclus can benefit. As a, increasing the number of these plants will increase snail interest.🐌🐌

That sounds amazing💖 You are Starting your own planted freshwater tank must be exciting. It is clear that you have had a interest in animals when you were little. Loving for living things and doing complete research shows a genuine concern for their welfare.👏