Jungle Fan Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 I love the Kessils, and more importantly so do my plants. I used to go snorkeling quite a bit, and the shimmer reminds me of what some of the rivers I explored used to look like in the sunlight. Most of our guests are kind of mesmerized by it for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I've been reluctant to introduce Amano's back into my tanks since they are all occupied by Bolivians now. Low tech and not as well planted as yours with Co2. Seriously thinking of trying Co2 in my 40 gallon breeder and will read up on it more. Kudo's to you for your beautiful display tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Trish, the Bolivian Rams don't even pay attention to the Neocaridinas in this tank, they swim right beside them and they happily get along, some of my Amanos even live in the same cave with a pair of the Rams. I have to admit I was a little apprehensive at first too, so many had told me that the Rams would decimate all shrimp but as it turns out this is one of the most peaceful community tanks I've ever set up. Now as you said it could be that it is really just due to plant and root density but the ferocity of Bolivian Rams is exaggerated in my experience and largely just based on their instinct to protect their eggs and fry while breeding. I would definitely recommend setting up CO2 in a 40 gallon tank. You will be amazed how much better your plants grow, even low light species, and how much effect the better growth of the plants has on diminished algae growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jungle Fan said: Trish, the Bolivian Rams don't even pay attention to the Neocaridinas in this tank, they swim right beside them and they happily get along, some of my Amanos even live in the same cave with a pair of the Rams. I have to admit I was a little apprehensive at first too, so many had told me that the Rams would decimate all shrimp but as it turns out this is one of the most peaceful community tanks I've ever set up. Now as you said it could be that it is really just due to plant and root density but the ferocity of Bolivian Rams is exaggerated in my experience and largely just based on their instinct to protect their eggs and fry while breeding. I would definitely recommend setting up CO2 in a 40 gallon tank. You will be amazed how much better your plants grow, even low light species, and how much effect the better growth of the plants has on diminished algae growth. do you think i could keep 1-2 Bolivian rams in a 20 long?(30x12x12 inchs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 I've heard different recommendations over the years from 20 to 30 gallons as minimum size. I've successfully kept them in a 30 gallon when I first got them sometime in the early 1970s, never tried anything smaller but I've seen claims that they could do fine in a 20. I just generally tend to want to give them a bit more space but a long might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) One more picture of the stumps on the left that are completely covered with Java fern, and Anubias. If you look closely you can make out a few of my Blue Velvet shrimp that photo bombed the picture, also on the left barely a glimpse of the baby Red Flame sword behind the stumps, right next to the CO2 diffuser. Edited February 22, 2021 by Jungle Fan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanTruth Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 This is definitely a jungle tank. It’s really pretty and your plants look like they’re doing well. I like how it looks jam packed with plants, but not a complete mess if that makes any sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 What you are seeing with your shrimp is pretty normal for color varieties. The blues all came form red generations ago, and sometimes you will have red show up, unless you do some culling. The red and white striped ones you are seeing aren't crystal shrimp, they are red rilli neos, Crystal shrimp are an entirely different genus, Caridina. The tank is great looking, I like the bigger groups of cardinals and rummynose tetras. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Thanks! I admit not to be too well versed in the different species of shrimp. I don't have a problem with some of the other color varieties making an appearance, my wife and I consider them a gift, and a surprise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Not exactly my best work but not bad for a cell phone shot without lens enhancement. They're all over the tank now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanTruth Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 That’s an awesome looking shrimp! Wish I could take a picture half as well as that. I need to practice more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishdude Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Really nice, lush greenery. I'm loving the choices you've made in this tank friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 A couple more shots of the Cardinals, and the Christmas moss, Java fern, Anubias nana petite, and a few Bucephalandras are really getting to grow together on the wood now for the natural look I wanted. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 The Blue Velvet shrimp love hanging out in the moss and they actually clean out anything that turns brown in the moss because it is so close to the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Nothing to say that hasn't already been said. Simply gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanTruth Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Great shots of your cardinals. Really pretty fish. Got to love when shrimp are keeping things tidy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 as always your tank is amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 So I must be getting lazy, lately it seems all the pictures I take of my tank are done with the Android. The fourth bloom of the Anubias in 9 months. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanTruth Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 That darn anubias looks like he’s flipping me off in the second pic! That’s amazing to get 4 blooms in 9 months. Mine very rarely does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 ORD again today, but thanks and 😄 never thought that I might have an Anubias with attitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gestaltgal Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 @Jungle FanI've never seen one bloom before. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) I am a @Jungle Fan fan. Edited March 16, 2021 by Streetwise 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 @StreetwiseI'm a Streetwise fan too, I love your tanks and the well balanced concept behind them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 Just got one of those clip on fisheye lenses for my Droid, not the greatest quality but also not nearly expensive as those for my Canon. Fun to play around with, here's the first shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 Second try. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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