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You just need to follow @Tim Harrison method of oven drying ;) I suspect you’ll want a cap layer of minimum 3-4cm to limit clouding should you disturb the substrate layers (but then this is easily cleared with a series of water changes, so 2-3cm is also fine) To improve “circulation” within...

Much depends on your aquascape design and plant species I think 2 x 90cm ONF would be fine in terms of covering the 240 cm length (while there will be some shade effects at the edges, this is actually an important contribution to the aesthetics of that Josh Sim scape) BUT You will also have...

I’m assuming you’ve a decent budget for lighting, I’d be inclined to go a similar route to this private client tank set up by Filipe Oliveira and Aquaflora - and use a combination of luminaire and “spot” lights (My vote goes to ONF + Kessil (Prime has improved greatly in light function (and...

Eheim Vivaline 150 is 60 x 50 x 50cm This tank footprint will suit rather fewer fish than a more traditional shape such as the Vivaline 180 100 x 40 x 45cm (high) ... of course then you might as well go Vivaline 240 120 x 40 x 50cm (high) Except of course tank and filter and hardscape and...

Rather than keeping both filters running, you can easily place your ASAP 300 sponge (and any other media) in the new filter - just look at the direction of flow (usually bottom to top) and place your “cycled” sponge midway along the path Filter media Example Filter Media first layer is...

If you do adjust the scape in your 50l, I’d encourage you to add a sandy area - many of the dwarf cichlids will spend some time sifting sand Lots of Apistogramma eye candy at TomC (and Martin) amazing website http://tomc.no/page.aspx?pageid=45

That’s exactly the right description for these fish I’ve only got Sphaerichthys sp. right now and as interesting as I find their behaviour - they lack that “mischievous” factor of M ramirezi Gorgeous Betta too (Chen’s or ...) (It seems there are fewer guppies or are they just skipping the photo...

What are the dimensions on your new 50l tank? Some example of breeding setups for Apistogramma https://apistogramma.com/forum/threads/my-apistogramma-cacatuoides-orange-tank.23090/ https://apistogramma.com/forum/threads/75-liter-a-baenschi-biotope.22814/ Why do you think this? It’s not...

How big is your tank Have you looked in pond shops? Maybe @Christel

May be worth going back to the shop and measuring more lights (in stock) - or at least have the shop raise the issue with Twinstar

I really like this scape and it’s so nice to see CPD kept in a larger tank! How many CPD have you added? Are they breeding? If you use ”Sweden” as your Search parameter, you should pull up some other ukap members from Sweden :)

Oops missed the feedback bit I really like the scape, some closeup photos would be useful If you’ve more wood, consider adding another piece to the left island for asymmetry This is an interesting thread worth following to the end (and does have lovely D filamentosus) 33 gallon long -...

And leaf litter? ;)

Returning both fish to the 900 will allow them an opportunity to get reacquainted - once they begin to act interested in spawning again, you can try removing them to the 50l breeding tank BUT I’d allow them to do some practise spawns in the 900 first, then move to the breeding tank (which needs...

Not A cacatuoides but Color changing and behavioral context in the Amazonian Dwarf Cichlid Apistogramma hippolytae (Perciformes) Raoni Rosa RodriguesI; Lucélia Nobre CarvalhoII, III; Jansen ZuanonIII; Kleber Del-ClaroI...

Just watched the video - tank definitely needs a lot more decor to break lines of sight, allow hiding spaces for both fish - I’d remove the male back to your EA 900 (I think) You might try placing both fish back into the bigger tank - when you’re able to monitor them for several hours, and...

It’s a good idea to include size of tank in your query as this is often relevant (especially with dwarf cichlids) A photo is also helpful (of both the fish and the setup)

If you search ukaps, you should find several positive reports for aliexpress BUT also some directions to just contact Chihiros directly, they give you a shop option where their warranty is valid (Remember only “authorized dealers” are supported by manufacturer warranty)

Chihiros website includes a few 401 options

If you love the Kessil you could look at adding Kessil controller system Kessil A-Series Spectral Controller EXCEPT it’s not app controlled (this was hinted at with the 360x introduction but ...) Prime lights offer similar aesthetics as the Kessils and are app controlled Prime 16HD Reef -...

Not that I’ve ever observed in my groups Which tank are they in?

Microdevario kubotai are not the easiest fish to keep longterm, and they can deteriorate fairly quickly (though I’m not entirely convinced that this fish was perfectly fine the evening before - are you sure this fish has not been hiding in various places ... easy for such a small fish) I’d have...

a good reason not to look at dead fish photos at 4am (and think that’s the strangest rainbow ... must be a new species) :lol:

I don’t have Twinstar so can’t comment on them specifically but I do “moonlight” times with ONF Flat Nano + (in the program, so every day) and Kessil (manually as it’s more an occasional thing) and haven’t observed any algae/plant effects

My favourite aquarium filling experience o_O :wideyed: :banghead: (happened more than once when I rescaped my 60P last month - I finally stripped it down and rescaped with different wood - though this was very much about how the S selatenensis were using the space They showed no interest in...

In case you haven’t read this product page (good storage and usage tips) https://milwaukeeinstruments.com/ph-tester/ Unfortunately there’s no real technical specifications included

But don’t forget the stellar reviews ;) (re Lominie Bar 15H Freshwater (or whatever ends up in the box)) Then another reviewer still leaves 3 stars despite the light “breaking” after 2 weeks :lol:

Looks like MC to me (with some melt occurring in some plants, growth at front looks in better health)

Why why why There are no OTC fish meds available (in many countries as well as the UK) that are actually effective against internal bacterial infections observed in ornamental fish - most of the meds so advertised only treat minor external infections, that are generally only secondary to the...

Chihiros (of course) has several options but the actual LED is the same as used in more standard light sizes, eg, 30cm or 36cm, so for more even light distribution you might look at 45cm units and consider alternate mounts/holders Example RGB A PLIS series LED SYSTEM - RGB A PLUS LED lighting...

Try photos on a neutral background - white usually gets my vote Isolating fish to a “photography” tank often produces best photos Also once fish is euthanized, try various angles, macro etc shots If you’ve the interest, gently lifting gills to examine tissue (anaesthetized is best, as changes...

er...uhmmm... Can I convince you to splash out on Hanna (Instruments) Definitely select one that can be calibrated, and can be done with preferably 3 “standards”, or at least 2 standards that bracket the region of interest (drawing a calibration curve through a single point can yield some...

If water temperature, filter flow, water change haven’t really improved the situation and new fish added, I’d consider treating with an external parasite remedy (as this is one of the most common issues in fish) If shop is close by (call and confirm that fish have not all sold etc), you might...

Does it though? Unless you’re providing very low levels of CO2 and very high plant mass (though growth rates may be slower than in a higher nutrient system), I remain unconvinced Tropica seems to have run this aquascape fine with only 20mg/l CO2 (including some plants considered “high”...

But what’s in your filter? (I was going to use more “active speech” but feared automated censorship)

Was this fish quarantined before adding to the main tank? While low water flow, and plants may’ve raised issues, disease is also possible when adding new fish - but water change is still best treatment without further information/symptoms (and as shrimp are also affected, water quality seems...

How long since last water change? I’d be inclined to do a 50% water change and see if fish improve - if yes, I’d likely do another 50% water change soon after Use extra Prime as well

I’d not hesitate to add 50 shrimp (did so recently for similar reasons) BUT soil was well established (tank was an overgrown mess that I quickly rescaped when opportunity for shrimp came up) left a reasonable amount of (really quite ugly) MC carpet undisturbed for its plant mass Another...

I’d try a smaller Apisto (if you go through the linked journals, you can see which other fish were kept with the A bitaeniata sp. 'shishita )

I’m assuming Ceratopteris thalictroides - Tropica Aquarium Plants Both of these are (very) fast growing stems, you can certainly reduce the pot number (especially if H zosterfolia Tropica 1-2-Grow) and be prepared to trim a lot (especially if unlike Low Roar you follow EI fertilization) Buces...

I’m too lazy to do the math, but Seachem discussion board has a fair number of posts on this (it’s been awhile since I read through them) I’ve used Seachem Equilibrium and Tropica fertilizers without issue re plants, fish, shrimp (tap is very soft, similar to yours - while I did play a bit with...

I like this scape much more than Fortitude - seems more balanced in both rock and wood and their interactions Is it mostly the same pieces and plants?

Do you have a planting map? (I’ve always liked those basic Tropica Inspiration page ones ... I was going to comment on the plant pot numbers etc but then you hadn’t actually asked for that sort of input ;) )

Not sure I’d mix Galaxy rasbora and Apistogramma sp. - aside from the very obvious “easy” predation, I wonder how the quite retiring Galaxies would like sharing a habitat with the much “larger living” dwarf cichlids If you do try this, I’d suggest well establishing the CPD’s and shrimp before...

Despite its appearance (cardinal shown above) this parasite is actually a Dermocystidium sp. (Note the parasites I isolated from Altum angelfish ranged from a few mm’s to a few cm’s!) Dermocystidiosis induced by the parasite Dermocystidium sp. in the Paracheirodon axelrodi Autores: Plaul...

Picture of this would definitely be helpful - or detailed description Levamisole medicated food would be my suggested treatment I suspect the “immune” gold may merely be asymptomatic - some parasites can be very slow to show host infection, example shown below (stole the photo from WetWebmedia)...

Mum will take much better care of the eggs/wigglers/fry than any artificial method (and yes, leave her with the kids until she begins to show signs of chasing them off - usually only once they are good sized juveniles) Young fish will often “accidentally” eat their kids at some point, so it...

The only water I waste water using my Python system is while balancing the water temperature - though that’s actually just water straight out of the tap and not sure how that would be any different with any refill system (perhaps the Python is even more efficient at this stage as filling...

Especially hilarious as the first identified US mutation (that swept through the US last year and was remarked as being (probably) much more infectious contributing to the the rapid rise in US cases) completely slipped under the Scandal Wire ... then there’s the more recent California variant...

Yes and no, most fluorescents units don’t include bulbs (or include bulbs I don’t like), and there will be some replacement costs associated, also higher electrical costs (and the eco footprint of that choice - also shipping costs etc of the larger heavier unit and replacement tubes over time)...

Perhaps you’ll find some inspiration here

My dream 45H scapes are some done by Juan Puchades (finally got the glass box part)

Meant to say, yes it is undeniably more difficult to “scape” unexpected or unusual aquarium shapes - not the least is because our aquascaping “eye” is so trained by those 60P style tank perspectives (ADA 60P, 120P, 180P etc all follow the same shape) - look at how many more scapes are done even...

I have a 60P, and am feeling a bit sorry for the fish when I compare their swimming space with that in the 60x45x45cm I also have a UNS 60U - slightly larger than the 60P in its 60x36x36cm and really like this tank, it’s similar to scape to the 60P but again more room for the fish, and bit more...

Get the 60P if you like - it can easily be placed on the same cabinet and made to look stunning with back or front accents to the hardscape (one of the European scaping contests had several of these sort of scapes - saw the video awhile back so may take me some time to find (or never)) I just...

When rescaping I always include filter maintenance - important as I only open my Eheim canisters every 3-6 months or even 9-12 months - so there’s always some debris in all the baskets, fine filter pads gets tossed for new, sponge is usually just rinsed, same for the Eheim Mech & Bio Substrats...

Looking at the photos I’d continue to isolate these new fish fish in the quarantine tank (setup details?) for a couple weeks before moving anyone to the main tank (or rehoming the S petricola) S petricola was another one of my early “inspired” purchases - I kept a trio (purchased as small...

This should be fine but check that the lamps can be run in pairs - a well designed unit will have these staggered, eg tubes 1&3, tubes 2&4; this was you can mostly run 2 tubes and only turn on 4 for a “midday burst” Use of HO or VHO T5s and optional reflectors would provide loads of light If you...

Well done

I’d suggest trimming back the roots for replanting - easier to place in substrate and seems to stimulate new roots growth (often the previous roots will die back as it’s difficult to uplift plants without damaging fine root structure)

Re species identification - otocinclus are misidentified on many lists and subsequently in shops https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/otocinclus-macrospilus/ This all sounds pretty straightforward, except there are always some variations in appearance within a species, or the same individual...

If this is a single STAGE regulator (not apparent from the number of gauges), it’s recommended to swap out the gas cylinder sooner as “end of tank dumps” are more likely (which will burst release loads of CO2 and also more of the impurities that may be present in the gas (the main difference...

It’s rather fun to have botanicals from far away places

With this caveat (from Tropica) Which doesn’t exactly shout it’s substrate affinity to me ;) Reading Tropica’s description, it sounds like a different cultivar than the one I recall ... the Anubias sp that was most likely to melt soon after shipping, or after placed in various home...

Are you certain on this - Anubias sp. are generally recommended to NOT be planted in the substrate as they do much better as epiphytes While you can trim the roots on Anubias sp, I would do so with some caution (as noted by others, it does appear that your particular plant has suffered...

How many of the links to scientific articles did you follow up on ... I started reading his Fish TB (Myth) - and the first journal article I checked, the authors had a rather different viewpoint (clearly presented in the Abstract) than the opinion stated by Aquarium Science’s Mystery “degreed...

How much light for how long? Is sunlight “hitting tank” or “just in the room” :)

Nothing ventured, nothing gained ;) It looks as if the plant suffered during shipping or just wasn’t in good condition when added to the box (which sounds bad but is an easy enough mistake when packing loads of plants to ship out) Plants may also arrive at the retailer mislabeled; and in busy...

Maybe shift the lights (whatever they may be) to the sides - once the MC begins really growing, it will usually continue even if it becomes shaded

Yes but until those recommendations were edited/redacted, the statement did include mention of slender bodied fish such as neon tetras etc, and that deeper bodied fish required much lower stocking densities etc etc Just look at the aquarium packaging - any failure of the product to deliver...

photos (Hint) I’m rather fond of plain tiger shrimp, raccoon shrimp etc - and a dull looking shrimp apparently fares better with gently interested shrimp hunters

I’d try the Epsom salt bath, this seems like a rapid onset and may just be a case of constipation - if you have something similar to a Lee’s Specimen Container (the large isn’t really “large” but is at least more reasonable than the smaller version), this can hang in tank so Betta temp is...

You might try an Epsom salt bath - this page gives reasonable directions Salt Baths Better photo and directions here Dropsy - Bettaboxx As fish is in a community tank, it’s better to isolate her to minimize stress from other fish

Is it possible she’s bloated? or egg bound? Are her scales always that prominent?

Not at all :) If you’ve got it and you want to use it, do so

Decidedly not a “gentle” nip given the amount of damage - that is fin rays and not just fin tissue that has “gone” Also looks to be secondary infections (white fluff), and the damage is very close to the body now which makes internal bacterial infection more likely to develop, also permanent...

Yes

would’ve taken care of the main parts rather quickly picked the bones clean Of course I was also convinced I had only 2 remaining otocinclus from a group of 6 as I never saw more than 2 - removed them to another tank Except I still had 2 Oto’s in the first tank Only managed to catch 1 to...

:lol: I had a few Bettas that were decidedly unhappy when I tried to transition them to my larger tanks ... so after several weeks, they got to return to their (boring?) 30cm cube lives Of course the Bettas that did love the new bigger Life, also became the dedicated shrimp hunters and even...

My suspicion is that these are linked to bacterial infection, and possible gut damage done if they have gone without food for several weeks - at least, that is quite often conjectured ... though shipments that one lfs brings in direct from Peru have very low mortality rates, Otocinclus in these...

I’d suggest changing more water and more often - not so easy with buckets, but simple with a Python style water change system (George Farmers version ) Daily water changes of 50-70% can really help sort algae issues Also check that your filter media is “clean” of debris - which filter media are...

For me it’s less about so called stocking limits than about fish activity/behaviour - Microdevario kubotai https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/microdevario-nanus/ is one of my favourite fish, and at 15-20mm SL or even smaller if you chance across Microdevario nanus 14-16mm SL...

There are some species that I’d try keeping with Bettas - but I always have a 2nd tank to move any FAILS There are a lot of success reports for this combination (but also a few fails) https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/hyphessobrycon-amandae/ Except I wouldn’t keep even small Ember tetras...

perhaps ... but my plants also noticed - shade is shade

I’d just cut those leafs back to the base, though if it’s on most leafs, only trim the affected part + 1-2cm margin, these leafs will (slowly) die back as Vallisneria doesn’t like to be trimmed midleaf, but new growth will happen meanwhile I’d continue with the Excel (or whichever brand) until...

this often has a lag before it really begins growing (and may be a fast to slow grower depending on conditions) Tropica’s 1-2-Grow H pinnatifida always takes off quickly in my tanks, but again see how yours gets on Not to hassle, but I see a lightly planted tank with lots of light (Twinstar S)...

FWIW I always end up running my kitchen nano ADA 30cm cube, with an Eheim mini up filter EHEIM miniUP and Tropica diffuser (I keep saying I’ll buy some proper glass diffusers but these are unbreakable :p ) Though if you create those aquascape designs where half and more of the glass box is...

Tom Barr also does sump projects (for private clients as well I suspect) so that may be another source to investigate

Perhaps ... but if Emmel will build a rabbit proof glass “cage” for a 60P aquarium cabinet, I suspect they will happily build anything you design Some shop owners discourage certain customer designs as they have seen similar that just did not work as expected (by the designing customer), so...

Don’t forget that as you reduce light intensity (running at say, 60% vs 100%), light distribution pattern also alters (this pattern is easy to see with a Kessil over an empty tank in a dark room)

@ shangman fantastic story tank If you get a larger tank and want to continue with the rainwater, I’d suggest a D filamentosus group, I kept a group of 7 in a planted Rio 180, they remain my favourite fish Aquarium Glaser has a series of short articles and excellent photos from Dicrossus sp...

It’s much “happier” in very soft water ... as long as it gets sufficient light (not a lot of light but it will lose ground in an overgrown tank where the Rotala Vietnam H’ra and H micranthemoides have filled the space) it will meander along (not the same growth that you see in Tropica’s plant video)

A mix of green and platinum green tiger barbs looks amazing, but you may want to select in person as what ships under these labels can be variable color and intensity

Hopefully they’ll include advice - right on the box - about what livestock NOT to put in this much smaller setup I just rewatched your Meet the Aquascaper video with George Farmer (and had to link for the frog footage)

So funny - just as I was reading this post, I wondered whatever happened with George’s (last I recall, he’d been conjecturing over the frog addition ... too small or just fine ...)

Budget? DIY skills? eg, 2 x 60cm suspended LED such as ADA Solar RGB/Chihiros Vivid/Twinstar/ ONF flat one/Aquagrow UNIQ FS etc Tank dimensions 150 (L) x 50 (W) x 53 (H) cm

Got Shades? Chihiros - Shade - RGB VIVID II - black

I don’t think he’s active in ukaps (tell him to get joining!) - awesome videos!

I’d suggest adding in a fast growing plant - DA had the E vivipara and H tripartita as fast growers, also the H pinnatifida can be quite quick as well (depending) I’m guessing you’ve perhaps half the plant mass (as DA) so would definitely include something such as Limnophila sessiliflora (you...