As you can see I am very much a "spoilt brat" of a beginner, having first purchased a small
second hand tank around 2 years ago, I quickly progressed to the "wine rack with fish" and have to say find it very calming and therapeutic to look after the fish and gradually build the community.
Having progressively upgraded my lights thanks to Gumtree, I now find that I get quite vigorous plant growth and I am just looking for advice as to when there is too much growth and I should cut back - if so, how much?
As can be seen from the photo, I try to have two clear "swim and feed" areas with a few "lurk and hide" spots in amongst the plants and a Japanese stone lantern. For me, this looks like it is "cut back" time but I am never very sure as to whether or not I should always leave plants growing right up to the surface.
Feedback, comments and suggestions welcome.
Having progressively upgraded my lights thanks to Gumtree, I now find that I get quite vigorous plant growth and I am just looking for advice as to when there is too much growth and I should cut back - if so, how much?
As can be seen from the photo, I try to have two clear "swim and feed" areas with a few "lurk and hide" spots in amongst the plants and a Japanese stone lantern. For me, this looks like it is "cut back" time but I am never very sure as to whether or not I should always leave plants growing right up to the surface.
Feedback, comments and suggestions welcome.