[Floating plants turning brown and melting]

@Karen B. I do believe lower flow helps keep floating plants happy that's been my experience at least. Could the plants also be getting wet? I know Cory has said before floating plants don't like getting wet on top.

[Any secret to cleaning aquarium glass top hinge?]

I will try the toothbrush method thanks!

[Any secret to cleaning aquarium glass top hinge?]

There always seems to be a bunch of gunk and nasty old food particles that get trapped in the plastic hinge and I can never seem to get it all out hoping someone has the answer. 

[Trying out Java fern and hornworth]

@alcidmr I would read this.

 

[Trying out Java fern and hornworth]

@alcidmrseems like you're dosing correctly for just having those plants hopefully someone more well versed in hornwort will come along and chime in. Is any of the hornwort planted or is it all floating?

[Trying out Java fern and hornworth]

Hornwort is an extremely fast growing plant and it will also die extremely fast, it will suck up alot of fertilizer. The java Fern doesn't look horrible but it looks like you have some babies growing at the ends they could be stealing nutrients from the "parent". How often are you dosing the fertilizer? 

[Anubias: Nana, Bateri, gold coin. What's the difference]

I would say it really comes down to size, color, and leaf shape it's really a preferance everyone likes different things. Here's some pictures to help you. All anubias's are amazing plants and I'm sure you'll be happy no matter which you pick.

[What do you like least about maintaining an aquarium?]

@KaitieGI'm not sure what it is either I have an aqueon, aqua clear and a tidal and they all seem to do it even with some that are self priming and some not I'm stumped too. 🤷‍♂️

[What do you like least about maintaining an aquarium?]

On 10/5/2021 at 10:39 AM, CalmedByFish said:

 

I will have to give that a try!

[What do you like least about maintaining an aquarium?]

Cleaning my HOB filters, particularly turning them back on after you've cleaned out the filter media and all that nasty water goes into the aquarium.

[what state do you live in?]

On 10/4/2021 at 2:55 PM, KaitieG said:

I also live in South Central Wisconsin.

[Are 3D printers useful in this hobby?]

On 10/4/2021 at 1:34 PM, TheDukeAnumber1 said:

3d printing can be a hobby all it's own but for my use I see it as a companion hobby to my other hobbies and good for life in general if you like to tinker. If you're new to 3d modeling tinker cad is free and pretty easy to use and surprisingly powerful. I've printed airstones, gratings, spacers, decoration, pots, scoops, light housings, clips, and the list goes on.

And a really cool taco trophy 😁. But yeah I've definetly thought to myself man this project would be perfect if I could print my own part for it I need something that no one else offers.

[Driftwood collection]

On 10/4/2021 at 4:13 AM, JoshStover said:

New River Gorge, WV. 
 

ive never understood places with laws against driftwood collection. I can see not wanting plants and such collected but driftwood is a bit ridiculous. Come down my way. I’m not exaggerating, there’s about 5 acres that’s totally covered with driftwood at this spot. It floods several times a year and I holds all the driftwood and trash

Yeah online it says their reasoning is it provides homes to fish but it's illegal to even take driftwood that's out of the water too so now my only local option is to pay insane prices for driftwood at my LFS I got 3 pieces in my 75g that cost me over $300 😢 so very jealous of you right now. I'm going to join my local club soon and see if anyone there sells any.

[Are 3D printers useful in this hobby?]

On 10/3/2021 at 11:08 PM, mountaintoppufferkeeper said:

A 3d printed ziss brine shrimp stand would be handy because that stand it comes with is not too optimized.

Besides previous thoughts in this thread I could also see one offs hangers for nets, snail traps, or a chute for an auto  feeder to keep all the food going into the tank though the precut heater hole in acrylic tanks or any smaller circular cut out on other topers. 

I like the auto feeder idea 

[Are 3D printers useful in this hobby?]

I have always wanted a 3D printer and have wondered what applications they've had in this hobby I'd love to see or hear people's projects they've done. I can't help but think of all the modifications you could do to filters, lights, and other projects to make your life easier. 

[Seeding an algae sponge to set up quarantine tank?]

You could also take a handful of gravel or some filter media out and put it in the quarantine tank.

[Driftwood collection]

That is awesome I have tons around me too but unfortunately it is illegal to take any.

[Good resources for someone starting a saltwater tank?]

I'm interested in trying a salt water tank but don't know where to start. I'm basically looking for an equivalent of the co-op but for saltwater if that exists? 

[What's your favorite anubias]

On 8/3/2021 at 6:45 AM, anewbie said:

Actually the reason i asked is the latest edition is nearly $100 but the first edition is only $35 (both english) which is why i asked the question. The secondary reason for asking is if you are going to spend $100 for a book you kind of hope it won't be out dated by next week.

I could only find one site to buy it from in the us too so it's not like we have another option(assuming youre also from the us)

[What's your favorite anubias]

On 8/2/2021 at 11:35 AM, Jungle Fan said:

The 4th edition of Christel Kasselmann's book "Aquarium plants" of which I have the German edition, the English version is available from her on her web site, has a nice section on Anubias, their origins, when they were discovered, or created, and each species particulars in regards to description, culture, ecology, and other specifics; altogether 14 pages with photos of each.  

-Anubias afzelli, discovered 1857, origin: Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Mali

-Anubias barteri var. barteri, discovered 1860,  origin: Southeast Nigeria,  Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea

-Anubias barteri var, angustifolia, discovered 1979, origin: Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Cameroon

-Anubias barteri var, caladifolia, discovered 1915, origin: Southeast Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea

-Anubias barteri var. glabra, discovered 1901, origin: Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo

-Anubias barteri var. nana, discovered 1979, origin: Cameroon

-Anubias barteri var, nana "Bonsai" aka. "petite", introduced 1997 by Tropica which first stated origin as Cameroon, later as bred in Singapore

-Anubias barteri var. coffeifolia, classified in  2013 by Kasselmann as its own variety of Anubias barteri

-Anubias "nangi", introduced in 1986 by Gasser from Florida by creating hybrid of Anubias barteri var. nana and Anubias gillettii

-Anubias gigantea, discovered 1939, origin: Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Togo, Cameroon

-Anubias gillettii, discovered 1901, origin: Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo

-Anubias gracilis, discovered 1939, origin: Guinea, Sierra Leone

-Anubias hastifolia, discovered 1893, Ghana, Togo?, Nigeria, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo

-Anubias heterophylla aka. "congensis", discovered 1879, origin: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola (Cabinda Province)

-Anubias pynaerti, discovered 1910, origin: Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo

With anything else I'm be careful. Hope this helps.

Thank you I will have to get this.

[What's your favorite anubias]

On 8/1/2021 at 5:37 PM, Jungle Fan said:

I'm careful with some of the new forms since Anubias rot has been making the rounds lately, and although it isn't certain yet what's causing it, it is known that some growers have created varieties by infecting healthy plants with viruses and then creating hybrids that look cool but aren't healthy plants because they are deficient in the chlorophyll they need for photosynthesis.

I found this when researching more types of anubias. Its hard to differentiate which ones are "true" and which ones aren't. I found most seem to be variants of nana or a Barteri which nana is itself. There are alot of rare kinds some are so rare I could only find single pictures of them with no info so it definetly needs to be better documented.

[What deficiency does my wisteria have?]

On 7/30/2021 at 5:14 PM, Seattle_Aquarist said:

Hi @Demobanana, do you have any water parameters that you could share? Also what nutrients you are dosing (if any) and how often?

pH
dKH
dGH
Nitrates (ppm)

Also if you could share where you live and the water company I can see if there is a water quality report with chemical information.
 -Roy

Im also interested in the nitrates could be out competed for food? Are there many other plants in that tank?

[Hello from Florida]

Love the layout of the tank, welcome to the forum!

[Whats your average online order at Aquarium Co-Op?]

Mine is usually oh I need more fertilizer and water conditioner oh dang I didn't make free shipping I guess I'll just have to get some plants added.

[Hello from Ohio]

Yes pictures please also a great forum to be apart of welcome!