Recent content by kkgeorge

Absolutely beautiful tank! I love the natural feel of the tank. Are those Norman's lampeye (Aplocheilichthys normani)? And what type of moss did you use?

This might be stupid question but do you guys vacuum the substrate of your planted tanks? I am using ADA Amazonia Powder and if I try to vacuum the substrate it comes up with the water. Does anyone have any recommendations? How do you guys get the crap in the gravel out? Also. I have mentioned...

I have the 8 hr lighting period divided into 3 parts with 2 hour breaks in between them, but like you said I'll keep an eye on it for algae growth. Thanks for the link Yzeman. I have a quick question, I been in contact with Orlando from http://www.greenleafaquariums.com, he says that DIY CO2...

FTS: Close up of the right side: Left side:

Hey guys, I finally took the plunge into planted tanks. I have kept and bred several fish species but this is the first time I am attempting to keep plants. Hopefully, I'll do it right the first time around. This is what I have so far: Aquarium: 14 3/4" length x 11" width x 13" height...

I recently set up my first planted tank, it's a 9 gallon planted tank for apistogramma cacatuoides. Right now I only have low light plants (Anubias sp., java ferns, and Bolbitis heudelotii). My lighting consists of 32W PC and was thinking of upgrading my lighting. Do you guys recommend T5 or PC...