HotTunaCartel Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Well.... I just can't keep the tannins, I'm almost 100% sure its the volcanic soil that is sucking up the tannins. Maybe one day it will just explode and release it all. Anyways, just planted some more stuff I got ACO yesterday. As soon as I can get to a place to fill my co2 tank I'm going to add that in as well. I live in the middle of the woods and the closest place is like 45 mins. A little hazy, still waiting for the dust from the stratum to settle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 That looks like a great layout. Looking forward to seeing it progress and mature. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotTunaCartel Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 11/5/2021 at 8:30 PM, Guppysnail said: That looks like a great layout. Looking forward to seeing it progress and mature. Thank you. Actually surprised at how much growth I've got so far with the stratum. The water sprite and crypts have been growing new babies already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Yes, it's your lava rock removing your tannins. I have no idea where the lava rock transports the tannins to, all I know is if I want clear water I use lava rock. If I want strong tannins, I don't. 🤷♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewbie Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I'm curious what are the dimensions of that aquarium and is it stock or custom made ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atitagain Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 11/6/2021 at 4:55 AM, anewbie said: I'm curious what are the dimensions of that aquarium and is it stock or custom made ? I’m curious as well, I love the look of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotTunaCartel Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 11/6/2021 at 4:55 AM, anewbie said: I'm curious what are the dimensions of that aquarium and is it stock or custom made ? This is I believe 48 long by 18 deep and 12 high. I made it from a 75g we had in the basement. Took it all apart and just cut 8" off the top of the tank. On 11/6/2021 at 3:02 AM, Torrey said: Yes, it's your lava rock removing your tannins. I have no idea where the lava rock transports the tannins to, all I know is if I want clear water I use lava rock. If I want strong tannins, I don't. 🤷♂️ I was going to go with all stratum but then said let me save some money and did a 50/50 stratum and eco complete. oops lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewbie Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 If this is blackwater aquarium; you probably want a *lot* of leaf litter in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotTunaCartel Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) On 11/6/2021 at 1:21 PM, anewbie said: If this is blackwater aquarium; you probably want a *lot* of leaf litter in there. I ended up taking it all out. I had about 12 full size almond leaves 30 or so alder cones and plenty of oak roots that usually stain really well. For me, blackwater looks best with all the little bits on the bottom, but it just kept going clear so i cleaned it all up as it just looked dirty without the dark water. This is about as dark as it would get then clear up within a few days Edited November 6, 2021 by HotTunaCartel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewbie Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Yea the thing about leaf liter is if you add some dwarf cichlid like apistogramma hongsloi they like to hide under the stuff - so a bit depends on your fishes - guppies of course will never take advantage of leaf liter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotTunaCartel Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 11/6/2021 at 1:40 PM, anewbie said: Yea the thing about leaf liter is if you add some dwarf cichlid like apistogramma hongsloi they like to hide under the stuff - so a bit depends on your fishes - guppies of course will never take advantage of leaf liter. The guppies were to get rid of an infestation of mosquito larvae we had. They destroyed them in about 5 days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 11/6/2021 at 11:46 AM, HotTunaCartel said: The guppies were to get rid of an infestation of mosquito larvae we had. They destroyed them in about 5 days Endlers let a couple mosquitoes survive🙄 I have bites as testimony 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotTunaCartel Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 11/8/2021 at 3:31 PM, Torrey said: Endlers let a couple mosquitoes survive🙄 I have bites as testimony 🤣 lol I hear ya. When we used to keep Oscars I was always afraid to even gravel vac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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