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Thank you so much @alto Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Guys may I ask your help again to id this fish? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for pointing me to the right direction @dw1305 !

Thanks for the headsup Mark! I tried searching the net but seems cannot locate a specific answer. Base on my initial findings, they seem to show up due to overfeeding. I am just wondering if they are some kind of pest or can cause any issue with my fish and shrimp.

Hello everyone! Just want to ask what's this small lice like creatures on my tank? Not sure where they came from. Btw got an explosion of red shrimp on my tank they seem to breed pretty well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for that. With the small tank i currently have, i have a very few options. Thanks for the speedy reply. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A million thanks to you Darrel!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello guys! Need help again about the id of this fish Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you so much for all your feedback. Revealing the name of this fish gave another dimension to me in this hobby. Thank you for your patience in giving me your invaluable knowledge and experience! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you for the advise. Duly noted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks darrel! They are so cute. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Guys can you please help me ID this fish?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I truely can relate with this post. Thanks for info and please keep them coming as i myself is strugling with my danios Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you so much for the fish info! Very informative. The first one are so cute and doesn't move much. Thanks for the headsup as I almost bought one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did some minor scaping in my tank as I added the plants I recently bought. Will share it on my next post as I am currently went crazy shopping again for a surface skimmer, replacement outflow pipe, scissors and hose. Pictures to be shared once I get home. Actually my main reason going back is...

Hahaha my bad. Still good to know bout those stories. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

While my 3 ottos seem to adjust already, this one seems to got all frightened. Tried to poke a stick but will not budge (just wanna make sure its not dead) I will do some planting tomorrow and hopefully it will not die Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice share. Never know that. Thought just because of fishes on the street Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That place is a one stop shop for all fish hobbies. Just need to check each shop to get the best value for money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I need to learn more about tubing. I thought there are just few like 9mm 16mm 22mm like the one on lily pipes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Exactly what I have in mind. I already tried positioning them and the only problem I am having now is the size of tubing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the sample. However, I am just thinking how I can utilize the things I currently have. I may need to do some diy to make it work. How many sizes are there for tubing really? Getting confuse about the sizes. I am ot even sure what size is the tubing from my filter. Sent from my...

Need help. I am having problem connecting this skimmer I previously bought way before I have my aquarium for a different purpose back then I have a small HOB filter (similar on the below image) from my previous small tank that I want to utilize for some quick skimming of my current tanks...

Thanks for advise. I think my glass pipes are wrong move from me. I am looking at replacing them maybe with the one that came with the filter, but for now maybe I will try get my money's worth. Duly noted on your recommendation.

***Sad update*** Saw one of my cherry crystal is dead! I bought 3. Now I am trying to find the other one. I hope it's just hiding... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorry for the confusion, I live in Hong Kong so that's in Hkd. Yah, they are quite expensive as I bought them in a shop that usually has higher price tag on their fishes. I'm sure they are quality as I can see their setup and seems equipment and fishes are in best shape. I try to avoid buying...

Good thing because I saw something similar but but then again I look closer much like a thin slender cory. Got them 4 for $50. Bought also some food for them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Finally got my otos! I hope they are otos as I got problem identifying fishes when I went to the "goldfish street" due to me not able to communicate in cantonese. Tons of different fishes. I hope I can take pictures but the no photography sign are all over shops. I saw one fish which I feel...

I think with good variety of plants and how they are positioned, this will be an amazing scape Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you for that. At the moment, I may restrain from adding fauna. I would like to focus on the flora for the meantime. Just searching for suitable plants appropriate for my tiny tank.

Thanks for the clarification. I am happy with what they have become now.

I notice during their first few hours in the tank that they just crumple in one corner. A few days then, they started exploring. Also, before when I put food they just wait for it to get drop. Now, they can't wait and get it from the surface!

Thanks for that, never thought being active can also be a sign of stress. However, I think they already "owned" the tank as they are already on all corners. Their behavior have changed since I first introduce them on the tank.

Thank you for your suggestion. 6 for each will surely overload my system. If I to introduce another fauna, I might get max of 3 for both maybe. I think my tank is doing good as I notice my tetras getting fat and very active. I just have question about shrimp. Is frequent change of their...

Given the comment about their size, I am more interested in getting one soon. Never thought they are that sensitive, as the one I saw actually is just in a plastic ready for sale along the streets in mongkok (goldfish street) here in Hong Kong...

Glassware for airstone is just a marketing bluff. I would not recommend them. They might look good, but it's something I can live without. If I have known better when I bought the glassware, I should have bought the below : I am not sure of their effectiveness, but seems the addition of skimmer...

I feel my outflow is not giving enough surface agitation. Can you please advise what you think? I have a small hob filter from my old mini tank that I tried use to help clean out the surface. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Actually the atomizer is in the best position I want. My filter and cylinder are beside the tank. The hc seems to thrive, I just went ahead and post it to get suggestions. But I think I will take your comment that if plants are okay then it may be in it's optimum position already. So it's...

Tried searching about them and got to remember them on my early searches about aquascaping. Not sure if they still have their shop though, but will try to do some searches and see if I can drop by if there still existed. Biggest issue I have with shops here is one-language as I can only speak...

I am thinking of adding plants as well. Can you suggest plants of similar size as I don't want to change the scale I have now. I am thinking if I should be patient for my Littorella uniflora to thrive more.

Thanks for the those tips! I did use plastic foundation like the one below. However, as I newbie never thought of the impact of it on the long run. Now I understand the use I was able to get the flattening resolve a bit by adding the remaining soil left. The main rocks are not much of my...

Love the rock and hardscape samples! Wish I can get a hand of those big rocks someday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bought crystal red shrimp yesterday and notice they are quite aggressive. Love they were able to adopt in the tank immediately but notice the red shrimp (I believe they are singapore flower shirmp correct me if I am wrong) got more passive. They don't usually hide here before Notice as...

Thank you! Aside from the co2 setback I think all in all my tank is doing fine. However, I am noticing now my substrate flatenning out in the back side. Please help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Before I went on iwagumi, I considered going the biotope design. Love the riverlike feel of it. Maybe try to percieve the flow of water and choice of plants that may sway with the outflow. I just notice too much stone of those mid size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am very new to aquascaping and still learning. I am not familiar with them but morelikely they have shop in Mongkok where the "goldfish street" is located. I am located in hk island and going there is almost an hour via train. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yah. I am surprise the same upon seeing it. The seller just hand tighten as per your instructions. I haven't soap test it yet but already hooked it in power as I see my hc are not producing bubles. ( busy me not to test it!) However I see the pressure now in stable 3. Sent from my iPhone using...

I am not sure. Probably when I tried using a vise grip when it first leak. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Afternoon today when I brought back the solenoid and cylinder to the shop. Good thing the owner still remembers me and I immediately told her that it's leaking. Without saying much she just disassembled and saw the blue gasket almost torn apart! She replaced it and seems the leak stopped...

Fingers crossed that it's really just the blue gasket. I have set it aside already and close the main valve. When trying to open it, I can hear the release of gas. Putting my finger around the joint of solenoid and cylinder also confirms this. I don't want to tinker it anymore as it's a...

Thank you for all the information. I am getting much more confident now with this co2 stuff. I need to bring back the solenoid and cylinder tomorrow back and see if I can arrange for a repair or exchange. I am just trying to look my tank and there hear a faint screeching sound coming out of the...

Thank you for keeping up with my noob questions. I am learning more with this stuff. 1. If pressure is below the atomizer reqt and cyclinder is still not empty will a cheap glass diffuser be okay to temporarily empty the remaining co2? Or it won't make any difference? 2. When the co2 kit is...

Sorry but is the below setup categorized as inline co2 reactor? I am not sure which type is mine as I only bought the kit which is mostly sold here in Hong Kong. As for the tubing, I guess it's all good as it's not the same tubing I previously bought which is much softer for my airpump. The...

Thanks for sharing! Tried to do another leak test this morning on both points and seems all good and airtight. So it's hand tighten, no wonder there's no scratch before. But I don't feel confident about it anymore. Got worried like if no one is home or it's just my wife.. what could have...

IMO I think iwagumi is more like following what your layout may seem if it's nature. Maybe bank the substrate a little higher on the back and then try add smaller pieces of rocks to get the nature feel. I am no expert and a newbie myself, but maybe using small plants will make your layout look...

CO2 incident.... So this afternoon around 1PM HKT, while I am sleeping from a nights work my wife woke me up because of the sound coming from the CO2 tank. I immediately woke up and heard a strong leaking sound coming from the regulator and CO2 cylinder. I immediately unplugged the solenoid and...

I don't think it's an option to me. Tried searching online for the stuff and seems they are highly prohibited and regulated in Hong Kong. Not sure, but I think they can be use to make explosives (correct me if I am wrong). But thanks for the information! By the way, I kept on reading El dosing...

Sorry for the late reply, been quite busy at work for the past days. I believe it's not fully cycled yet, however at the situation I have no choice but to introduce the fish already. It became a nitrogen cycle with fish. So far no issue is seen on fish or shrimp. All seems happy and active...

Same here, if it's an iwagumi style please make one rock dominant as at the moment seems both are same size in view.

Latest update on my tank. Did a 30% water change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just an update on my tank. Did a 50% water change last December 01 on my tank. Got to see some tiny bubbles coming out of the HC, hopefully it's a good sign even though their roots aren't fully establish yet on the substrate. I've also introduce already my neon tetras on the tank as my...

So here's the latest update on my tank. Water still a little bit murky? Not sure if the co2 atomizer is in an optimal position but prefer it to be a little hidden. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you. Hopefully I can show you a good example on what I learned from this group.

Yes, thank you for noticing. I did some retouch on the stones on my planting but if they will get covered eventually, I would not mind as I am trying to get the feeling and experience of something growing and flourishing. For now, I am satisfied to getting it work and seeing it in actual what I...

Late post for my hardscape in the tank I am to get a the latest photo of my tank later. I have already planted and did some last minute change on the plant's location. Haven't tested any water parameters yet. Just tried to set it up and have it working as a whole. Filter, lily pipes, CO2...

Now this is really becoming technical and I like it. I should address the water parameter first. I am still not that familiar with my water spec as I am still about to flood my tank. Will share the result of my strip test and hopefully you can provide me some insight.

Haha true on the algae. I have downloaded the tropica app to follow the 90 day regime. Fish food, already bought some japan made fish food. Hopefully i choose to best one. About ferts, i am really still in the shady part of this topic. I thought when i got the co2 kit i am all covered but...

Thank you. It's not my first time to get a pet fish but it's just now that I came to realize all the technicalities and stuff about this hobby. The more reading, watching videos and checking forums made me gain a different perspective about it. I hope I can really pull this off as I love...

Wow, thanks for the info about lighting! Never really have any idea bout this. Tried downloading some apps in my phone and will definitely test it later when i come home from work. Hopefully I can finalized my hardscape and start planting later. I am ready to fail with the plants given my...

I thought so as well, that is why I try to put them near the wall and try to make the stones as border.

I have the below kit ready : UP A-138 CO2 CYLINDER 1L INTENSE Precision CO2 atomizer INTENSE precision aluminum mechanical stop valve bubble counter Intense straight cylindrical bottle with a pressure reducer valve IT-88206 Can you please advise the duration per day on how will I set the...

Thank you for the suggested plants, however I already purchased plants during my shopping. Will definitely consider them in the future. This is my initial plan for the plants. I only got an idea of this from youtube videos and websites but haven't seen them in actual tanks how they really...

True. It's always feel good to know that she supports this hobby I am into especially now that I am going full blast will the equipment and stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think I will leave the idea of two substrate for now. All the plants I chose seem to be for advance, hopefully I can pull it through. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did some rescape with the help of wifey. Expain to her the flow of water and stuff and we came with this. I'm loving it and it's an idea shared by my wife. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you! Basically the main rock and the second rock are there, so I am just trying to play with the rock on the far right and the small ones. I really want to use two substrate but still thinking if it will all be cohesive. Would like to hear your two cents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tried doing my hardscape today and boy it really is something from just watching it in youtube and doing it in person. Kindly give your advise and how to further enhance it. I am willing to totally revamp it given the better outcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Did my shopping yesterday. Bought 9L ada powder aquasoil (lucky me last one!), ada powersand S, some plants (eliochair acicularis mini, hemianthus callitrichoides, littorella uniflora) and some fish food. Also got my co2 kit (it-88206 solenoid with 1L). Just a question on the solenoid as I was...

I got a call from the delivery of my aquarium order last Saturday. Upon seeing the box of the tank I got a little worried as it's so enormous! As a first time to order an aquarium and be delivered, I just thought to myself maybe it's just the styro fillings to make sure it won't get damage on...

I appreciate your help in the sketches. This gives me a better understanding of the rocks that I need to purchase. At least I am getting a better and clearer view of what my tank would look like.

Wow, thanks for sharing. I'm not yet familiar with the plants, but can you name the one you have used?

Thanks @kadoxu! This is the first time to use a canister filter, so just a bit cautious.

Tried testing my eden 511 filter with 100w heater. I got a little bit concern as it gets so much bubbles and noise. Checked all connections and seal, no issue. I just let it flow and good thing it's all smooth and quite now. Question: I can only position the filter beside the tank, will...

That is a lovely scape! However, i would prefer using less stones Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have previosly shopped for co2 set and basically the kit most shops offer here is below (at least for an entry level I guess? And found using the same brands) [CO2 regulator] Intense IT-88105 4mm(For straight bottle) [CO2 bubble counter] Intense IT-80452 precision aluminum bubble...

That's a relief to know. Coz i believe I have tons of silly questions in my mind Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Thanks for info! Sorry, but can I use the brownish sand? Given the ratio of my tank, I am going your route. Below images will be the major inspiration:

With the two substrate scape I am planning, may I request your feedback which would better? I prefer the whitish one, but it's just now I see on the label reef sand. Will there be any issue on that? Also, given my tank specs, will 1kg be okay? Btw, I have two bags of the brownish one.

Love your work! Thank you for the documentation of early stage of your project. Got a lot of pointers on the stone arrangement.

Btw filter will be set on the left so water will flow from left to right which makes your sample perfect Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the feedback. I never really know about the ratio thingy, but I think I got what you mean there. Thanks for that new info. If my tank is 2:1, will it not be possible to scale the the original one to fit in? If not, then your suggested picture will be okay. Maybe make the main rock...

I believe I found my top inspiration for my project. There are tons of superb scape are out there and so love to see them in person given the opportunity. The below inspiration were chosen due to the following reasons: 1. Doable 2. Budget (Below images were grabbed from pinterest with their...

Thank you for sharing your estimated cost about rocks. I guess I can alot the same budget as yours for as long I am happy with it. Picking in the wild may not be an option here. I am still pinning sample tanks in youtube and pinterest and will let you know about my top inspiration. I am having...

I will try to look in the net and in the community for a sample inspiration and hopefully you guys can help me disect each part so I can make my first planted tank right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@ahjoe0digi thank you for the samples. I believe I was able to personally see the 2nd and 3rd rocks but not sure of the first. Correct me if I am wrong but the 3rd is commonly called dragon stone? The 2nd, I have no idea what's it called. Well these rocks don't come in cheap as they are by the...

very lovely

@rebel thank you. I am excited for the delivery of the tank as it's an odd size tank. My major reason for choosing such is the width as I can only accomodate <22cm.

@ahjoe0digi at this stage I am really not sure what stones to use. I am limited to what's available on the pet store I will be checking. Kindly suggest what type of stone to use.