It gradually ramps up and maxes out at 27%For some reason these posts aren’t coming in to my “what’s new” section. Anyone else experiencing the same? Anyway, @Libba beautiful tank!
I do have another question however,at what percentage do you run the Chihiros?
I wonder if the Bucephalandras would like sitting on limestone? (I admit at once that I'm largely unsuccessful Buce keeper...)
I think the rocks are likely to be limestone, but it isn't a material I've ever owned and I know <"that opinion varies">. I'm not sure it is a problem either way, because I think that the geology in Borneo (Kalimantan), where they grow <"is also limestone">.I'd have thought these rocks were mostly clay but I'm not a geologist.
You can drop an acid (common vinegar would do) on any rock and you'll see - if it's effervescing the rock contains carbonates.I'd have thought these rocks were mostly clay but I'm not a geologist.
Hi all,
I think the rocks are likely to be limestone, but it isn't a material I've ever owned and I know <"that opinion varies">. I'm not sure it is a problem either way, because I think that the geology in Borneo (Kalimantan), where they grow <"is also limestone">.
I think that some members (@GHNelson ?) have grown Bucephalandra spp. without any problem in hard water?
cheers Darrel
Hi all,
I think the rocks are likely to be limestone, but it isn't a material I've ever owned and I know <"that opinion varies">. I'm not sure it is a problem either way, because I think that the geology in Borneo (Kalimantan), where they grow <"is also limestone">.
I think that some members (@GHNelson ?) have grown Bucephalandra spp. without any problem in hard water?
cheers Darrel
I love <"Pygmy Cories">, juvenile ones are the World's <"cutest fish">.New inhabitants. 5x Pygmy Cories
Can you get hold of some <"structural leaf litter">, Magnolia grandiflora, Guava (Psidium spp.) or Indian Almond (Terminalia catappa) etc?I'm obsessed with these Pygmies.
Hi all,
Can you get hold of some <"structural leaf litter">, Magnolia grandiflora, Guava (Psidium spp.) or Indian Almond (Terminalia catappa) etc?
It really helps <"with long term maintenance">, have a look at Larry Waybright's (@apistomaster) comments in the linked PlanetCatfish thread. Larry is about as good as it gets in terms of fish maintenance.
The other thing that makes a real difference is a <"Banana or micro-worm"> (Panagrellus spp.) culture. I don't have any Grindal Worms (Enchytraeus buchholzi) at the moment, but the Pygmy Cories have <"carried on spawning"> on a largely Daphnia, <"Bugbites"> and Banana-worm diet.
cheers Darrel
Some leaves don't add much colour, in the UK the one people usually use is Beech (Fagus sylvatica), but I'm guessing that isn't available to you. Personally <"I like some humic substances"> so I always have a bit of tint.I'm a bit hesitant to add leaves to the tank because I'm not a fan of tannins.