Recent content by Courtneybst

Thank you! Yeah I hope those nights are behind me lol. I wake up at 5am now so there's a chance I'll spot it before distaster strikes at least. I agree on the botanicals. They really weren't planned for this tank at all, but now they're in there it makes complete sense.

Green Gain After several weeks I've noticed new leaves sprouting on the Bolbitis rhizomes and new (clean) growth on all of the other plants. It's been a pleasure to keep - slow motion but easy and healthy. I'm currently fertilising with Aquario Neo Solution 1 and 2 and Neo Essence at water...

Some extra small updates... I'm playing the patient game with this scape and allowing myself to be lead as it develops as opposed to forcing a square peg in a round hole. As a result, I've been enjoying looking at it without the light screen on. I quite like the contrast it provides and I...

If this was around when I had my Juwel, I might have kept it!

I've used Photone on iPhone. One thing I didn't think to do was compare it to an actual PAR meter when I had access to one.

From my experience, it's worth asking the shop to mock up a rough design if it's not easily accessible.

Hahaha honestly I messaged a few people and said 'I'm done', 'I'm using a HOB instead'. The initial frustration and panic has settled though and it's running without a hitch currently. Hopefully that remains the case long term. Thanks dude! I didn't see antlers before but now I can't unsee it...

Midnight Scaries Right after filling the tank with water I had a total mare! I noticed that the filter was purging a lot of air loudly and periodically but I was hoping this was because it had just been filled and was getting rid of the air trapped inside. However, after that initial 24 hours...

I only ever used the A430 Pros from Ali Express. The seller was AQUATIC Pet Store https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQTw0C1 - very communicative and helpful. Just know that you will need to pay customs. I don't know anything about the M or L series unfortunately!

I only have 2 years saltwater experience but I'll try and help where I can! You can do, just be careful near the substrate line! I used to use an old plastic card (like a bank card) and used a scraper manually without the magnet, for coralline algae. It's somewhat inevitable but cultured live...

Thank you! I'll add some more. It was quite tricky even getting the 4 of them in since any slight movement would dislodge another and push it out. I'll do my best! Or maybe I'll have to cut some in half to fit on the edges.

Day 0, the hardscape is planted and tank is filled! I ended up having to discard a lot of bolbitis as it had been sitting in a bag for a month but there was just enough healthy bits to make it work, I reckon. It's planted up with Bolbitis, anubias, bucephalandra and a little bit of...

Also, I'm assuming this is the handy work of @LondonDragon . Look at that sexy integration! 🥵

Could start a business! 😅 I remember thinking that the first time I kept cherry shrimp. How wrong I was... Yes! It's the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast. They're a shop based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I've met most of the team in person and they're cool people, doing the best they can...

Oh, so you're the reason I didn't get to go to New York in 2020. Damn you Richard! 😅