somethingclever Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Hi all, I recently set up a 10 gallon tank with my 6 year old daughter. This forum and the YouTube channel have been so helpful getting started. I've watched so many videos by Cory and Irene. I really appreciate Cory's view of keeping fish and recognition of how many variables there are. Both my wife and I work in horticulture but this is my first time growing aquatic plants. I've definitely caught the bug and just dug out an old 1 gallon pickle jar to set up a simple cherry shrimp tank for myself. The aquascaping being done by people on this forum is incredible and inspirational. We've got 3 otocinclus catfish, 3 glofish tetras, and 1 mystery snail. Hoping to add a few more of the same once I'm confident in their happiness and my abilities. I can't believe how fast the hornwort and frogbit grow. The dwarf sagittaria is sending out runners, the java fern is growing babies, and the amazon swords have tons of new leaves emerging. Most of the plants have been in for about 8 weeks. I've been growing the algae intentionally to ensure that the catfish would have plenty of food. I'm starting to reduce the lighting now that I have a better idea of how much they eat. Remember this tank belongs to a 6 year old. 😃 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Hi there! That is a BEAUTIFUL tank, sure to inspire any 6 or 60 yo in my opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Welcome to the forum I would add some wood so it grows bio film for you Otto to gaze off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Welcome to the forum! This is something your daughter will remember forever, very cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingclever Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 On 7/25/2021 at 9:08 AM, Colu said: Welcome to the forum I would add some wood so it grows bio film for you Otto to gaze off Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll try and fit some in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameCzar Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Welcome to the family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Welcome. If I was 6 I would definitely love that tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa W Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Welcome! Kudos to your child's design skills. The peacock is delightful! And kudos to you for teaching her about animals and pet care. It's an essential life skill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 @Theresa W I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBWell Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Love the planted tank with pink gravel sure to confuse anyone that says you have to have a certain substrate to grow plants, welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Your tank is delightful, welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Hi and welcome welcome. I would love to see my pearl mystery snails gliding on that substrate it would look amazing. It is a beautiful tank. It will highlight your otos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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