Sharon M Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) Hello friends. I've been out of the hobby for a few years and miss it. Really surprised at how much it has changed from the late 90's to 2010s! The botanical was the biggest surprise, but I like it. My particular interest is creating a biotope for Neon Tetras. I have a ten gallon I'm cycling with no fish, using Dr. Tim's ammonia. Picking up a used 20 gallon long today. Very much looking forward to meeting all you and getting my fins wet again. Other interests: cows (dairy farm background) Mother Nature, gardening, dogs, drawing, and meeting nice people! IMG_20230214_130123.j Edited February 14, 2023 by Sharon M add photos 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Welcome to the forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 Thank you! Brown Swiss is my favorite breed of cow btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Welcome to the forum @Sharon M! Will be neat to see what you come up with in your tanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 nice! welcome to our forum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Welcome! I’ll be interested to see pictures of your aquariums! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMartins Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Welcome!!! Nice to meet another fish keeper from Massachusetts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schuyler Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Welcome! What do you plan on putting in your neon tetra biotope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 Fish wise? Probably just the neons. Substrate: Fluval Stratum. Botanical items: lotus pods, indian leaves, acorns, maybe oak leaves? Driftwood, and Java Fern and Java Moss, Water Sprite. Is it exactly like the Rio Negro? No, but as long as the fish are safe and content, that's all that matters. I'll run a HOB and of course a heater! Any suggestions, I welcome them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebSills Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Welcome to the forum! I'm from MA too 🙂 Your setup sounds like it will be a great home for your neons, I look forward to seeing it all set up! I recently got a 20L and love it! I have Stratum in most of my tanks and find it works really well, but can be a bit of a nutrient overload in the beginning, but after a few months it settles in just fine 🙂 looking forward to your setup!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 Thank you Deb! I need to practice taking pictures with my cell phone. Thank you for the tip about Stratum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJenna Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 You've stumbled upon the most helpful and friendliest group of nerms you could ever imagine! Can't wait to see your pics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) Edited February 14, 2023 by Sharon M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorkem Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Hello Sharon. I had tried a biotope for neon tetras once in the past , but it was not successful. 😕 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 It looks fine! I'm sorry you didn't have good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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