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  1. Fishdude
    I mean in terms of a non-expert opinion I would hold off on adding any additional fish simply because it's not a cycled tank as you said. At this point you want those bacterial colonies to mature before you add any additional bioload. Adding fertilizer isn't a problem, unless it's in excess of what your plants can use. The issue is balance - you want to add about the level of ferts needed for your plants to consume at the light levels they grow best in. Too much light (which can be intensity or length that the light stays on) will allow algae to capitalize on that imbalance and grow. One thing to keep in mind is that some algae can be healthy - in this case you probably want to make adjustments and keep an eye on the growth. I've found that plants can bounce back if you get the balance of Easygreen and light correct. Another thing you could consider if the algae is bothersome is that you can treat with hydrogen peroxide mixed with carbon - look for videos from expert fish-keepers about fighting back black beard algae with that. Some algae is healthy though - your bristlenose plecos will enjoy it for sure, so treating the water may not be the best option.
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    I call it "the scourge" but it's in all of my tanks anyway.
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    That's a good addition, I found the dimmer can really help. If the plants are mostly low light then once there's a balance of nutrients and light in the water the plants themselves should take care of the algae issue. I had a clump of java moss once that suffered like this and just died off but once I got lighting and fertilization under control the next clump of moss I bought flourished. It will probably take some time to balance the light and the fertilizer.
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    If the light is separate from the tank, you could reduce it by either raising the light higher above the tank or put something between to block some of the light (assuming this is an LED light which doesn't get hot). Reducing the light might make a big difference. I don't recognize the actual algae so part of me wonders if it's some type of mulm?
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    One of my greatest pet peeves is when fish stores don't give people information to be successful at this hobby. Not just the wasting other people's money to make a buck, but it kills people's motivation and joy (not to mention the fish).
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    Depends a little on the tank size but honestly if you have males and females and somewhere for fry to hide, you're going to have more of them before long.
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    Lovely, the colors of those discus are awesome!
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    That's either a very small 800g or your hand is massive.
  9. Fishdude
    Pour one out for puffer bro, may he puff on in the next life.
  10. Fishdude
    Looks like it just needs some water.
  11. Fishdude
    Some of that Edmonds math.
  12. Fishdude
    Yeah the white worms can't be submerged right?
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    This is a journey to read Mitch, but I love the look of the tank. I've really struggled with stem plants in deeper tanks when combined with other plants that have different light requirements.
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    You don't have to part with them @xXInkedPhoenixX, you just need more tanks. That's how I am with my corydoras.
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    I'm thinking my fish room will need a couple 5 gallons set up with moss to try to grow and maintain some live food cultures. Yet another project to add!
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    This thread still blows my mind weeks later. This is so freaking cool.
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    A. where does one find so many live foods? B. what kind of corydoras?
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    Yeah that's the repashy I bought. It's really easy to make, it smells kinda bad, and for some reason it took my fish awhile to warm up to it. Everyone eats it now though. I think I'm going to need to freeze it (and you may want to do that as well).
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    Oh wow look at the color on those fins!
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    Wanted to get a discussion question out here about what you're feeding your fish and why. Do you go for variety? Simplicity? Higher quality? I recently got Repashy Community with an ACO order to try it with my platys, tetras and cories (and my growing mystery snail population, but they'll eat anything). I made the food and was surprised they didn't all jump on it the first time I added it, but they've since decided it's good food. Prior to that I've rotated between flake/dried foods, frozen blood worms, frozen brine, frozen greens, and for my bottom feeders some good disc foods. Way more variety than I had intended when I started in the hobby! So what foods do you all prefer and how often do you rotate through them?
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    Thanks for that tip, I hadn't even thought of that. I'll likely hang it a ways from any of the main lighting and there's no sunshine so hopefully I'm in good shape. Plumber comes tomorrow and then I get to try the filter out!
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    That's why I always ask! Haha, definitely something you want on there and hope it's never needed.
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    I'm just going to ask because I always ask - you've got a check valve on both of those air lines yes?
  24. Fishdude
    If you like playing with a little chemistry set then the API master kit is a good choice. If you need quick information to make sure your fish are in healthy water, the test strips will do the trick. Honestly the best testing method is whichever one you'll actually do consistently.
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    I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who likes the Ziss moving bed filter. That thing is mesmerizing to watch. You've got a lot of filtration and that's good! Are you thinking about adding anymore plants or trying to grow out what's in there first?
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