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  1. Mel
    Is this a spot of silicon on the glass? It feels slightly rough but it doesn't peel off. I don't think it's a scratch.
  2. Mel
    Well there's always the next tank! 😉 I use the hikari betta bio gold. It floats really well. One of my bettas isn't so good with those. They also get vibra bites and frozen brine shrimp. I like to feed a mix of foods. Bloodworms are usually a big hit with bettas. But I'm not sure how nutritionally complete the freeze dried stuff is. It might be good to add in a good quality pellet or flake.
  3. Mel
    This is what made me want to get some. Hopefully will be able to soon. @Streetwise https://youtu.be/BWDsDkUMRMc
  4. Mel
    Ok good to know! Thanks!
  5. Mel
    Those are the ones! Is their care pretty similar to other cories? @Andy's Fish Den
  6. Mel
    This might be a dumb question, but does it come in mesh bags or do you buy them separately? @IanB
  7. Mel
    Genius! @Aubrey I'll remember that for my next apartment.
  8. Mel
    So I was wandering around my local Petco (needed some food) when I see some Corydoras labeled as Red S/F Venezuelan Corydoras. I've never seen them before in a store. It looks like they're Corydoras Aeneus? Does anyone have experience with these? Do they actually have a sailfin? They were pretty small. There were 3 left and I was so tempted to buy them. 😅
  9. Mel
    I have a 15gal Flex as well. If you end up a little overstocked there's lots of room for extra filter media in the back. I'm not experienced enough with gouramis but I think if there's enough plants for the shrimp to hide you could give it a try. I would go for just one gourami though.
  10. Mel
    I would definitely pick up a tank from petco right now. You could get a glass versa top and then order a Finnex Stingray 20in light from Co-op. I have the 24in and it's nice. With that light she could even add some stem plants. I wouldn't want the hoods that use bulbs personally. I'd rather have the LEDs. I see that others mentioned Eheim heaters and I've also had good experiences with them! If she doesn't have a timer already, you could pick up the Kasa smart plug from Co-op too. I'm forgetful so having a timer is super helpful for me. 😅
  11. Mel
    Oh if you're going for a well planted tank I'd be tempted to try some sparkling gourami (they croak! It's so cool!) or scarlet badis. Not sure on group sizes for the gourami, maybe 1 male and 2 females? 🤔 I've had multiple bettas with shrimp but each one is unique so ymmv. The Amanos seem to be big enough to not tempt my king betta.
  12. Mel
    Do you mean color wise?
  13. Mel
    My next paycheck cannot come soon enough! 😮
  14. Mel
    If you have old media you transferred over it's probably ok. I'd do frequent small water changes and keep an eye on it though. I hope the babies make it! So exciting!
  15. Mel
    Oh I've seen that Aquavitro around and I wondered if it was good. It looks like your plants are growing in nicely!
  16. Mel
    I can't wait to see how it turns out! 😃@Randy I could always make room. 🤣 @Guppy Guru I need a female though and I'm not sure what color I should get.
  17. Mel
    That sounds like a good combo. I've heard the fluval stratum is kind of lightweight so I've avoided it in the past. @yannachka
  18. Mel
    I was thinking of starting with my cories! @Randy It seems fairly easy? I'd like to get into shrimp as well. Are there any fish you recommend? I've had mollies and platys before. Secretly always wanted to try bettas but I've heard that's not a great idea. 😅
  19. Mel
    That lotus look amazing! @KBOzzie59 😮 Good to know about the pogostemon too. I'm so worried it won't grow. Thanks!
  20. Mel
    Thank you! I wanted a black betta for a long time. @Lizzie Block They seem to be more common now.
  21. Mel
    So I almost have everything together for my 20 gallon. I'm looking for some suggestions though. I've used Eco Complete and it's good. I'm thinking about trying something different though. What does everyone like the best? I don't want dirt but I'm interested in capping something like more Eco or Flourite with sand maybe? I'm using a Finnex Stingray 24 inch. (No co2. Yet.) I'll be moving some vallisneria into this tank. But I want some more colors and shapes. I like the look of pogostemon stellaris. Will this grow ok in my setup? Some websites seem to recommend more medium light for it. What about some reddish plants? It's my first time using a Finnex so I'm just not sure what will do well yet. Maybe a dwarf aquarium lily? I'm skeptical about adding something like rotala or scarlet temple. Hit me with all your thoughts and suggestions!
  22. Mel
    Hello! I'm from Washington state. I've had a few tanks over the years but took a break for a while. Then Covid happened and I decided I needed a hobby again. 😄 I have a 15 gallon that's getting converted to a 20H. I'll definitely be posting that progress. It will be home to my king betta (Monstro), 4 violet Cory's and 2 hillstream loaches. Plus a few Amanos. My newest addition is Curzon, a black orchid betta. (Pictured below) I couldn't leave him and ended up buying a 5 gallon just for him and a handful of cherry shrimp. I'd like to try my hand at breeding fish and I'm hoping to try more medium light plants in my new 20. Hoping to have fun learning with everyone here!
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