Ken Burke

Thanks guys. Well done. @dasaltemelosguy to paraphrase mr Lincoln. I would have written something shorter, but did not have the time @Guppysnail great write up. Wish I had more time to read it. Then read it again. if I understand this, I can clean algae from my anubias and mosses by using my soda stream to make carbonated water. Right? I really want to try it.

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I would not beat yourself up about this. You obviously had a lot going on. Tried you best. And learned something. Everyone has a story, but the telling of your belongs to you. A few things are needed before we can weigh in further can you describe the tank a little? Tank size, water perimeters, tank mates, etc. maybe send a picture of the tank as well. is she eating? Swimming around?

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First, I’ve never successfully raised apistos. But did try without success. I feel like they are a bit touchy, and need a delicate touch. If you really want to breed them, you might think about setting up a dedicated tank for them. Your tetras will eat the babies given a chance, and the mother will be driven to distraction trying to play defense. I think that’s what happened to my female. Of course I had plattys in the tank, so a little different.

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I’m sure CT loves his crypts. Lots of places to explore, plenty of leaves to rest on. But the crypts are a touch leggy. If you don’t need the plant elsewhere, you could try trimming it back first.

If you don’t have an algae problem I’d try a bristle nose. Then again I know next to nothing about the panda garra. Ottos are cute, but can be tricky once you run outta algae, hence I have not tried them.

@Deadbrain, I think you have some great thoughts here, and hope it helps. I can think of 3 basic strategies: 1. Try something new: whether it’s a new breeding project, or aquascaping, or joining a local club, or whatever. Find something you can get excited about. This is useful if you think you are in a rut. 2. Scale back: fewer tanks, fewer fish, less maintenance. This strategy is most useful if you are running low on the time/energy money scale. 3. Step back: take down you tanks, sell the fish, and explore other things. Over time you may come back renewed. If not, it’s better than having a hobby that has become a drudgery. others may come up with other strategies, these are just the ones that came to my mind. I would try 1 first, then work my way down.

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Tank should be big enough for a single angel. Plenty of dithers. How big are the plants? Does it have a retreat for when feeling shy? Can u send me a picture? if he’s not stressed, I am running outta ideas. If you had a larger aquarium you could try adding a couple more angels. They are a shoaling fish and may benefit from a couple more of their kind.

@Guppysnailis our resident expert on snails, well, one of ‘em anyhow. can you tell me anything about your tank? Size? Tank mates? Planted? my angels can get kinda feisty 😈 from time to time, but typically it’s limited to chasing a fish for a second. Could be your is just exploring its environment, or playing with your snails.

Did he have nerite snails?

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Good put.

Making progress! Thanks for the update

Not sure about the top picture, but look like algae in the last two IMO. Anubias is a slow grower, and is particularly susceptible to it.

Are you having any problems with your current setup? I wouldn’t mess with it unless you are having difficulties.

IDK, but those roots on your floaters look am-are-ing!

@Highwater who needs a TV when you have a 65 gallon like that! Your tank racks look great too….. welcome!

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Since I’m in the process of setting up my very first 75, I have a pretty good idea what I’m thinking. Looking for 5 or 6 turquoise discus, a couple electric blue acara, and a swarm of cardinal tetras.

It could be a MTS, but mine normally are not that big and have more white on the shell. Any chance it’s a rabbit snail?

@AngieVaughn welcome to the forum! few things here. - How are you testing your water? Can you send a picture? Descriptors like low, perfect etc are not as useful as the specific results. - what kind of lights are you using? What is the photo period? - have you considered adding a little crushed coral to the 55? It would gently nudge you ph toward 7. I suspect it’s a nutrition problem, but would need to rule out other factors

@Barbvdayany idea what the L # is?