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Should look amazing when the crypts fill in a bit!
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That is one crazy, cool looking fish! Those dorsal spines are something else. I’m dying to get into some native fish.
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I remember thinking when I watched that series on Netflix, “Of course there’s duckweed.”
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Looks like Spritz made a little bubble nest on the feeding triangle as well. Very cool! Bettas definitely seem to be one of the more intelligent fish species. The color change is a neat surprise as well!
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Welcome to the forum! Hope the hobby gives you continuous mental breaks and joy. That’s a beautiful angel you have.
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Bucephalandra and Java Moss have their origins from Asia.
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I usually don’t target feed my shrimp. I want them to wander around and scavenge whatever they can. The only specific food I feed them once a week is GlasGarten Mineral Junkie Bites, just so I know they are getting some minerals they specifically need. They are usually on it within seconds of hitting the substrate.
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Beautiful looking spot! @Streetwise
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Always love seeing your pygmy sunfish! @Daniel
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Pooka is adorable. Love those “whiskers.”
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Takes a little time, but yes it will root and continue to grow.
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You can trim your water sprite and just replant the trimming if you want more coverage. I trim and replant most of my stem plants to get a bushier look to it when it grows.
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How the Forum Has Changed Your Outlook
OceanTruth replied to Streetwise's topic in General Discussion
I’m not sure the forum has changed my “outlook” of the hobby. I mainly joined because I don’t have any fishkeeping buddies or a lfs I can hang out in. It does provide another avenue of seeing some unique styles and different fish and tanks people keep though, which I enjoy thoroughly. @Jungle Fan literally has a jungle in his tank. @Anita has these nano wonderlands and has been playing around with pagoda snails. I love snails and I haven’t really heard of people keeping these. @H.K.Luterman keeps unique fish that ALL have character. @Streetwise is all natural. I feel like if I dunked my head in a nearby lake or river I’d see the inspiration for his tanks. @Daniel shows that all you need is a large enough body of water and a pump to have a slice of heaven inside your home. I think I’m at the point of trying to be inspired more than learning what new gadget might be out there. This forum allows for that because members here, for the most part, believe different doesn’t mean wrong. -
Welcome to the forum and back to the hobby! Hope that dwarf hair grass does well for you.
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Copper Alien Betta Breeding Journal
OceanTruth replied to Daedalus's topic in Photos, Videos & Journals
That does suck. Shipping is still a bit weird lately. I’ve had some issues as well. I’ve held off buying some fish I want, because of it.- 39 replies
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My 75 Gallon Amazon inspired tank
OceanTruth replied to Jungle Fan's topic in Photos, Videos & Journals
That darn anubias looks like he’s flipping me off in the second pic! That’s amazing to get 4 blooms in 9 months. Mine very rarely does.- 128 replies
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I think your java ferns are buried too deep from the pics. The rhizomes should be exposed, while the roots itself can be buried in the substrate. Java fern is a slow grower so as long as it’s not melting you should be good.
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@ScottEsh Wow, that is some commitment you have for your tanks. I wouldn’t keep fish if I had to drive 2hrs and buy RO water every week. I would definitely test your water more. You’re pretty lightly stocked in my opinion, so I doubt you even NEED to change water weekly. Once your plants get going you’ll need to do it even less. It’s hard for me to identify your plants, but maybe they are slow growers. Are they dying off or just not noticeably growing?
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Acclimation??? What are peoples thoughts on this?
OceanTruth replied to Sandra the fish rookie's topic in General Discussion
I honestly would do whatever option you feel is necessary or suits you. I think I’ve heard enough opinions and experiences on each option, that they all have success and some failures. I really don’t think it makes much of a difference on how you do it. Bringing in fish is always stressful on the livestock. I’ve always had success just temperature acclimating and then netting them out. When I first started in the hobby I drip acclimated and had pretty much the same success. -
Looks like a great setup and perfect spot for the tank!
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What’s my phosphate and what do I do about it?
OceanTruth replied to AquaAggie's topic in Plants, Algae, and Fertilizers
This is a good question I’d like to hear opinions on as well. I just recently bought a phosphate test just to get a better understanding of my tanks. From what I’ve read phosphates should be under 1.0 ppm? -
I hope you have better luck with the new fish coming in!
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That rock wall looks sweet!
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Very awesome on the Fluval 3.0 purchase!
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Igor is quite the character!
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