UPDATE
Tank #1 (Day 70)
I fitted an inline CO2 diffuser this weekend and was therefore able to remove a piece of equipment from the tank which is always a good thing. I really didn't like the look of the Blau diffuser and liked it even less after it turned green. I've now tried 3 diffusers in 2 months
The bazzoka was great at its job, but looked horrible. The Blau quickly degraded within a week (and made a strange noise). I'm very impressed with the inline - I think I'm getting near 100% dissolution, but I read the ceramic needs regular cleaning? Anyone else have one and can confirm?
I had a mishap while doing my weekly trim too - I completely dislodged one of the moss clumps and decided to remove it (so it was more of a moss-hap... hahaha hahaHAHA HAHAHA HA!). Its one less trim job and I don't think it ruins the aesthetic (low tree on the right):
The Alternanthera continues to be torn to shreds by the Amanos. I tell myself it gives it a 'lived in' kind of look. The plants don't seem to mind too much for the time being and send out nice new leaves for the shrimp to maim regularly.
I observed the Rasbora up to some cool behaviour this week. They all got real low in the tank and started hunting in a pack amongst leaves and trees, occasionally scaring the excrement out of an Amano! Good fun to watch.
The water has been super clear lately and I'm starting to feel like I have to do less poking and prodding on #1
(update on Tank #2 to follow)
Tank #1 (Day 70)
I fitted an inline CO2 diffuser this weekend and was therefore able to remove a piece of equipment from the tank which is always a good thing. I really didn't like the look of the Blau diffuser and liked it even less after it turned green. I've now tried 3 diffusers in 2 months
The bazzoka was great at its job, but looked horrible. The Blau quickly degraded within a week (and made a strange noise). I'm very impressed with the inline - I think I'm getting near 100% dissolution, but I read the ceramic needs regular cleaning? Anyone else have one and can confirm?
I had a mishap while doing my weekly trim too - I completely dislodged one of the moss clumps and decided to remove it (so it was more of a moss-hap... hahaha hahaHAHA HAHAHA HA!). Its one less trim job and I don't think it ruins the aesthetic (low tree on the right):
The Alternanthera continues to be torn to shreds by the Amanos. I tell myself it gives it a 'lived in' kind of look. The plants don't seem to mind too much for the time being and send out nice new leaves for the shrimp to maim regularly.
I observed the Rasbora up to some cool behaviour this week. They all got real low in the tank and started hunting in a pack amongst leaves and trees, occasionally scaring the excrement out of an Amano! Good fun to watch.
The water has been super clear lately and I'm starting to feel like I have to do less poking and prodding on #1
(update on Tank #2 to follow)