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    Hello! Greetings from the Bay Area

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    On 8/8/2021 at 5:20 PM, dihyihchen said:

    The anubus and rock is flat on the gravel. Should the rock be elevated so the root will dangle downward? 

    Also interested in adding plants and fish... Should I add fish first or plants?

    I have 2 types of anubias that are planted in gravel, but with the rhizome and top centimeter of roots above the gravel. One is okay. One is thriving. So I think putting your anubias' roots on the gravel shouldn't be a problem.

    I'd say to add plants before fish. That should help keep the water parameters healthy when the fish are added.

    Although I have no experience with any of the fish species you listed, I seem to remember that many of your current and future species need buddies. I think it would be worth researching that before adding any new species, in case it's best for your current fish to add more of their own species (which may mean that new species won't fit well). 

    10 Gallon with Anoxic Filtration

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    On 8/9/2021 at 2:43 PM, Gideyon said:

    I also noticed that with the UGF, the intake of the HOB is less than or very close to 3" from the raised floor.   This will be a problem.  I may need to make it shallower on that side. 

    I wonder if you can cut the intake tube to be shorter. As in, pull off the sponge or grid-like attachment that's stuck on the bottom of the tube, saw some of the tube off, then stick the sponge or grid back onto the spot you sawed. Maybe. 

    Stress of fish keeping

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    Posted · Edited by CalmedByFish

    It does fade with confidence. Since confidence largely comes through having good info, I'd suggest keeping some form of written record of info that's relevant to your aquarium(s). That way, you can always be confident that you're keeping track of any problems, and have easy access to answers for those problems.

    It's also true that calm comes through stabilizing. I'd suggest to *anyone* to go slow with purchases and changes until it feels like the tank is stable and the human is chill. ❤️

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    Freshwater shrimp, snails

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    On 8/9/2021 at 8:59 AM, AlgaeIsYum said:

    I know a lot of people like to keep angels in more acidic water so you'll want to think about that if you want snails.

    FWIW, my angel has been in pH 7.8 for over 4 years. I'm not an expert on what's ideal for them, but it's working fine, so I'm guessing it'd be fine for a lot of angels.

    But yeah, snail shells definitely should be at a pH of 7+, and have at least moderately hard water, plus Ca in their diet. Same for shrimp, for their exoskeleton.

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    Freshwater shrimp, snails

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    Neocaridina are generally considered the hardiest shrimp for a beginner to try. I've even heard red cherry are the hardiest of the neocaridina. But I'd suggest starting them in a different tank to let the population build up before putting them with your fish. (Or buy a ton in the first place.) A lot of fish eat baby shrimp, so even when you do put them in, they'll need a lot of hiding places.

    For snails, consider what task you might want them to do. Different species tend to eat different things. Malaysian trumpet snails are good for eating poo. Ramshorns plow through flat algae. And some species tend to escape, so that's a detail to look at, too.

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    Crazy Idea or Not?

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    On 8/8/2021 at 12:17 AM, Hobbit said:

    I do worry about messing with my fish’s circadian rhythms by being up so late at night

    This is me! Who cares if I'm messing up MY circadian rhythms, just as long as I don't mess up the fishes'.  😂

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    Crazy Idea or Not?

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    @Ceej I have one particular tank that I do that for every night. I use a black piece of construction paper, folded, and set it against the tank corner that faces a light. That's the corner the fish sleep in. That tank is on a desk, so it's easy to just set the paper by it.

    I've done the same for tanks on stands, it's just trickier to get it to stay in place. 

    Maybe some fish don't need such help, but mine startle when they see light or movement at night. If you think your fish need cover, you might be right! 

     

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    Easy-to-Start Siphons?

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    On 8/6/2021 at 11:39 PM, CT_ said:

    you can edit the link but its easiest to just delete it and re paste it.

    Ok, I *think* I deleted it and re-pasted. I don't even know how you can tell what I did! 

    Everyone, I really will get back to the siphon topic tomorrow. Just trying to look smart first. 🤣 

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    Easy-to-Start Siphons?

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    On 8/6/2021 at 8:02 PM, Guppysnail said:

     I have some small qt tanks I would love a pump for. 

    This is the low level of use I need. It's my regular tanks, but bare-bottom, and I just want to get the little "dead spots" where grunge collects. The piles are too small to bother with a regular siphon, and too big to get with a turkey baster.

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