Hi everybody,
It's been two months since my last update and I am glad I finally have a bit of time to post some pictures today.
Lots happened in two months : BBA, more BBA and the main reason was poor CO2 circulation around the tank.
Having the tank recessed into a wall and visible on both sides make things even more difficult as I want to keep the front and back free of pipes, spray bar...
I tried so many things to improve the water circulation around the tank and I think I have found the solution now.
I have spray bar along the left side and the filter has enough power that the flow actually hits the right side.
On the right side, I have two outlets at the bottom of the tank, one at the front and one at the back, and they blow toward the left side.
Those outlets are on the same filter and most of the CO2 is injected through them, keeping the CO2 bubbles a long time in the water.
I now have a clock wise flow and the outlets at the bottom of the tank help to get the CO2 to the carpet plants.
I have ordered some acrylic pipes to build something neat but here is a picture of the temporary pipe work:
I have also removed the wood, added a stone and I having a go at growing some Fissidens moss
I have changed the position of many plants, still a lot to learn
I brought back the glowlight danios to the shop as they kept bullying the other fish, the dominant males were scarring the others (probably not enough females in the shoal) and I found three fish dead on the floor in two days...
I have increased the group of embers and cardinals and they really good.
Here are some pictures of the tank, as you can see, it looks a bit "flat" at the moment but the rotalas should soon take over again... I have been a bit heavy with the scissors... I am trying to get them very bushy, I hope it's gonna work
This a wide shot of the tank within the room :
And the back:
The shrimps are breeding, I was so happy to find this shrimplet on the DC :
And here is the big belly of a pregnant amano shrimp:
And more creatures:
Thanks for watching
Cheers,
Manu