Planted 20 gallon long and future updates for it

[Retrophyllum_minus]

Hey all,

I started setting up this 20gal long tank a couple weeks ago. Just added some dwarf mondo grass (just noticed some of those need to have roots inserted into substrate better in my photos- I'm in bed, I'll do it tomorrow) and crypt pink flamingo this evening and figured I'd get photos to document it.

The water is a little cloudy- awaiting a Water Polishing Filter Pad that I will cut to size and attach to the sponge filter to help with that. 

I'll continue to update. Running a semi scaped tank - plants may get a bit crazy. We'll see. 

I'm still not entirely sure what's going to go in this tank but I'll probably grab a couple ramshorn snails from the 40 breeder and throw them in here to help clean up as some of the plants melt back and regrow. 

Beyond that I am thinking this tank will either be a single species tank for some kind of tetra or ... who knows. Open to suggestions, of course, as always. Definitely fish that like natural(ish) stone river bottoms and some driftwood and lots of plants.

Keep an eye out for updates over the coming weeks, months, and beyond on this tank. 

Edited Tuesday at 01:58 AM by Retrophyllum_minus

[MWilk]

Beautiful floaters. I love the mix of large and small leafed plants. 
 

where’s the flamingo? The super thick clumps in the back? I planted some recently in my 20L and it melted away to zero leaves, and now has grown 3 leaves of new growth and still a lovely pink. It’s a cool plant. 

Edited Tuesday at 02:19 AM by MWilk

[Retrophyllum_minus]

On 9/16/2024 at 10:17 PM, MWilk said:

where’s the flamingo?

They're small and hiding and I'm hopeful they'll do well and grow. Sort of white-ish right now. Hopefully with light, fertilizing, etc. they'll bounce back. 

[MWilk]

It seems like every time I get a new leaf on my crypts my monster sized mystery snails go marching over the leaves to smash them flat against the gravel. 
 

What’s the green fuzzy stem plant in the middle there? I like the look of it. 

[Retrophyllum_minus]

On 9/16/2024 at 10:28 PM, MWilk said:

What’s the green fuzzy stem plant in the middle there? I like the look of it. 

One of my favorites, actually, Mayaca fluviatilis - wiki link.

Link to it on the Aquarium Co-Op site here.

[MWilk]

 

On 9/16/2024 at 9:32 PM, Retrophyllum_minus said:

One of my favorites, actually, Mayaca fluviatilis - wiki link.

Link to it on the Aquarium Co-Op site here.

Oh right on. I have a bunch of its cousin, Mayaca vandelli. It’s yellow and not as thick, but super soft. 

[Retrophyllum_minus]

On 9/16/2024 at 10:17 PM, MWilk said:

Beautiful floaters. I love the mix of large and small leafed plants. 

It's a mix of Salvia minima and Pistia water lettuce. 

[Retrophyllum_minus]

On 9/16/2024 at 10:36 PM, MWilk said:

 

Oh right on. I have a bunch of its cousin, Mayaca vandelli. It’s yellow and not as thick, but super soft. 

I haven't had that one before. I may have to look into it, as well. 

[clownbaby]

Had no idea mondo grass was aquatic?! whatttttt

[Retrophyllum_minus]

On 9/18/2024 at 5:15 PM, clownbaby said:

Had no idea mondo grass was aquatic?! whatttttt

Given the right conditions it can survive for a very long time underwater. But it isn't a true aquatic plant.