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On 5/30/2022 at 6:15 AM, Colu said:
Am going of what I have read most of the information I have read recommends a minimum 20 gallons that's for a pair as they are mouth brooders I suppose for just one you get away with a smaller tank
Oh ok thanks
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On 5/29/2022 at 10:16 PM, Colu said:
From what I have read about strawberry Bettas minimum recommended tank size is 20 gallons so I wouldn't recommend them for a 5 gallon tank
Oh Cory recommend them on this video for stocking a 5 gal
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Hi, I’m think of a new fish to stick my 5 gal and wanted to do another betta but came across many wild type bettas and want to give them a shot. I have heard of strawberry bettas along with others. Does anyone have experience keeping some wild types.
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On 4/16/2022 at 5:02 AM, BlueLineAquaticsSC said:
I have no experience but frOm what I think I know they are one of the large species in the aquarium trade , I think about 5in across. I don’t think a 5g would be a fitting long term set up
Ok thanks
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Today I was in my local LFS and came across these panther crabs. Look pretty cool and have done a little bit of research already but want to know what you guys think. I am currently setting up a planted 5 gal right now and wondering if they can be in a 5 gallon tank? Does any one have experience with these guys?
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Hi, I want to try to start out a walstad type aquarium and want to try some plants that can grow above the tanks surface. Looking for house plant types. Plants I know so far are pothos, spider plant, and lucky bamboo. Any type of jungle or palm plants I can try?
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This morning I came in to my room and noticed a dead shrimp one the ground. It look a little damaged but I think it was the other shrimp in the tank nibbling on it. tank has been set up for 3 mouths and have had them for 4 weeks. Other shrimp seem the be fine. My water parameters seem to be fine.
PH - 7.0Nitrates - 0
nitrite - 0
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Yeah those are new plants developing. Since the Java fern is a rhizome plant it sends off runners. Eventually when they get bigger they will come off and you can attach them to hard scape.
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On 3/8/2022 at 5:22 AM, Guppysnail said:
That is the very beginning of a saddle. It will grow in size and appear to move closer to the surface. You are on your way to being a shrimpy grandparent 😁
Awesome! I was very exited when I saw it.
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Trying to start and breed cherry shrimp. Does this look like a saddle in this female? Could she end up with some eggs?
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I have A spare 29 gallon aquarium in my closet and I’m thinking some projects stocking for it. I have come across Amazon puffers. And I’ve done a little bit of research on them but would they be suitable for a 29 gallon aquarium? Anyone with experience shed a little bit of advice.
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On 2/26/2022 at 10:00 PM, Fish Folk said:
I can't tell. You need to get some more photos uploaded. Need to have a clear view of their sides.
I will get some better photos tomorrow when the lights come back on.
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On 2/26/2022 at 9:57 PM, Fish Folk said:
I moved a single berried female into a Killi hatching tank to clean out infertile and fungussed eggs, and ended up with a small hoard of shimplets....
Good idea! Do any of mine look to have eggs?
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On 2/26/2022 at 9:48 PM, PineSong said:
I started out with 4 and somehow had 7 a month later, including a berried female. This was in a 10g with a guppy colony in it, lots of guppy grass, cholla wood and pothos.
Cool!
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On 2/26/2022 at 9:23 PM, Fish Folk said:
You can sometimes see eggs in females. Shrimp keepers describe these as “berried” females…
Typically, I start with 20+ in a fish-free environment, well-established tank with sponge filter, lots of Java moss, and sone stone piles or shells. Yes, it’s possible to start off with a berried female, but not always easy.
Ok, I should probably get more shrimp later on. None of mine seem to be berried.
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Today I have just purchased some cherry shrimp from my LFS and have gotten 3 just start and see how they do in my 3 gal. Can I start a colony with only 3 shrimp? Any tips for getting started fast? Here are some photos that aren’t the best but can you sex them?
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On 2/22/2022 at 1:23 PM, Patrick_G said:
@Plant-master, hang in there as @Ken Burkepointed out it takes time for your plants to start propagating themselves. Two months isn’t all that long. I’d definitely get a test kit or strips and start monitoring you water parameters, both for plant growth and for the health of your shrimp.
Here’s a pic of my three gallon with a decent carpet. Check out this thread to see how long it took to get it looking this way.
Wow wow hat did take awhile, I will just have to be patient. thank you!
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On 2/22/2022 at 12:05 AM, Mmiller2001 said:
You will need to dose the water column and make sure you have enough CO2.
Read all of this, it will help alot.
Ok can I dose my 3 gall with easy green
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On 2/21/2022 at 8:23 PM, Ken Burke said:
Adding the shrimp will help. Mostly, just have patience. 2 months isn’t really all that long.
Oh ok I will add them, some people were getting good carpets in like 4 weeks so I was a little concerned.
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On 2/21/2022 at 7:43 PM, Mmiller2001 said:
What's your GH and KH and what are you dosing for fertilizers and how much? How are you measuring CO2 levels.
I don’t have anything to test it but I have it 1 bubble per 2 seconds. I have only used root tabs.
On 2/21/2022 at 7:48 PM, Ken Burke said:lots of questions:
How long have you had the tank running?
What are your water parameters?
What is you long term plan for the tank?
How long is your photo period?
I see one fish in the tank, any snails? Shrimp?
I have had up for 2 months, my long term plan was to have a lush carpet tank for breeding shrimp. I’m using a twin star B line led light on for 6 hours 1:00 to 8:00 and there is 1 betta and nothing else but plan to have cherry shrimp soon.
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I have not been successful at all trying to grow my carpet of dwarf hair grass in my Nano 3 gallon cube. First I had a diatom algae problem and now I’m struggling with blue green algae and it’s been two months and I still can’t get this dwarf hairgrass to spread even with CO2. I am struggling trying to make a beautiful aquascape.
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Hi it’s been awhile but I’m still have the same trouble with this betta. I have done everything you guys have recommended and am having no success. She still very lethargic, trouble swimming, slight ter in fins, she has lost a Lot of color and has just now stopped eating. I don’t know what to do. Parameters are 7.0 PH, 0 Nitrates, 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite. I feed Hikari vibra bites. The guys at the fish store said that they don’t what to do but to give her time, it’s been about 4 weeks and nothing has gotten better. But she is holding on for life and it’s hard to watch her like this. Is there any type of medication I can give her?
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On 1/30/2022 at 4:53 PM, Mmiller2001 said:
I would dose a comprehensive fertilizer, but mildly until you increase the plant mass.
Ok, like would easy green be ok
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On 1/30/2022 at 3:04 PM, Mmiller2001 said:
I would increase water changes and run a leaner dose of nutrients.
Ok,but I wasn’t using any type of Fertilizer.
Are brackish water tanks hard to keep
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I have always been curious about keeping a brackish water tank. I have seen The aquarium co-op blog post on keeping them but want to know from anyone who is experienced. Are they hard to keep and maintain? What are some brackish fish I could put in a 29 gal?