Stacy Z

Turkey baster for getting out frozen worms after a feeding.

Yes it recommends that online with Betta’s. I generally shut off my lights between 12-4 to rebuild oxygen levels from photosynthesis of my plants overnight. That way I don’t feed algae when plants aren’t using light after noon. Then back on again for 4 more HRs at 5. I use that time to bring in new members. I’m currently transferring from my 10 gal Quarantine tank to 40 gal breeder setup. It’s something I’ve always done but I’m new into the hobby again so I heard that mostly for aggressive fish.

I was told to do the most aggressive last because if not it will claim Territory and then you bring new fish in and it upsets them. Just what I’ve read, watched and seen myself with my own Betta! I will say, that tank seems a bit small for a school of Tetras. They are a tight schooling, fast swimming fish! They say to shut off lights when introducing fish.

Oh wow. Never seem this kind. Very long fins.

Better than hearing a year online for the wood. I plan to get the African Frog to maintain the livebears. I forgot to add that. I don’t really like the loaches and I’ve have Corydora before. I currently have the 6 Cherry Barbs with my 1 Betta Koi in a 10 gal and apparently they aren’t as aggressive. Now my Males Barbs just matured and chase the females every so often BUT I have a 2/1 ratio with 6 of them. Sometimes they are all together in the caves I have, sleeping. NOW If they become a problem in the bigger setup I’ll put them back in with the Betta. He’s an odd ball Betta, he was raised In community tank when I got him. He’s Alpha and will stare at a fish to move, if they are in his path BUT has never attacked anything. Not even my Ramshorn snail. Got him before he matured accidentally and has not reproduced. I’m a retired veteran so I work from home. Luckily I’ll will be able to watch everything take place, step by step, as I slowly add in each Species. My cats and I watch these fishes for stress relief for my PTSD. I appreciate the OK on my fish thoughts and the concerns, I also have, with the Barbs. Hopefully you like the Frog idea too. I’m hoping my Anbuis Gold Coin will grow up towards the water bit before those frogs come.

Omg those little tails curl. I’m in love!

I am starting a 40 gal planted tank for mostly nano fish. A little cloudy after planting the new plants from the website. Struggling with the tree as it’s taking a bit to water log and sink! It’s been in there 3 days now. Today was Day 1 of adding Green to start the nitrogen cycle. Will be a bit for FISH. Thoughts: Endler BlackBar Cherry Barbs Celestial Danio Neon Green Tetra Shrimp Ramshorn Snails Threadfin Rainbows Anyone know how long a eucalyptus root takes to become waterlogged and sink?