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Slow & Steady - First tank!
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Jack Reilly
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This is a loverly little tank, I really like it. I'd buy an ADA thermometer as in a small tank like this it will make a world of difference and is quite affordable for the impact it will have visually. I couldn't go without a thermometer as I've had heaters fail and only knew because I glance at the temp when I feed the fish.
Edvet
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Looks clean
Just take care when feeding to spread the food about the tank - the Amano's can (& will) easily damage the more delicate Neo's
(this also happens with baby/juvenile neo's in a heavily stocked Neo tank when those scrimmage inducing glass feeding dishes are used)
(this also happens with baby/juvenile neo's in a heavily stocked Neo tank when those scrimmage inducing glass feeding dishes are used)
So the blue jellies have vanished, one I saw in the filter compartment today, one died from a parasite the two amanos are still going strong though.
I also picked up a betta today, made the mistake of “just having a look” in a fish shop and saw this gorgeous guy, I couldn’t resist:
the two amanos are still going strong though.I also picked up a betta today, made the mistake of “just having a look” in a fish shop and saw this gorgeous guy, I couldn’t resist:
paul_j
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Tank looks much bigger than the 20 liter it is, nicely done!
Thank you Paul, I’m still not 100% happy with it, but it’s getting there!
Stunning BettaSo the blue jellies have vanished, one I saw in the filter compartment today, one died from a parasite
I also picked up a betta today, made the mistake of “just having a look” in a fish shop and saw this gorgeous guy, I couldn’t resist:
What's his name?Hugo!Stunning Betta
Haha, not quite, he was named after Hugo Lloris!Hugo Rafael Chávez? Cool name
Tank update:
I’m getting a bit of algae, especially on the left side. It’s my own fault because I had a week or so of not being consistant with the lights or ferts/co2, but what can I do to improve it? I don’t want the algae taking over!!
I took the pump out today to turn the flow down a little, and discovered that the pump tube was grim:
I cleaned it but I’m a bit concerned to see it there given that it’s supposed to be clean water coming out! The filter sponge has been awfully clean for that to have been so sludgy, I’m wondering if I should have siliconed up the lower inlet, I can only think the water is coming in there, going underneath the sponge then going straight into the pump.
Does anyone have a recommendation for some aquarium safe silicone? I’m thinking the shrimps and Hugo won’t mind being in a bucket for 24hrs so I can seal it, would this be ok to do??
I’m getting a bit of algae, especially on the left side. It’s my own fault because I had a week or so of not being consistant with the lights or ferts/co2, but what can I do to improve it? I don’t want the algae taking over!!
I took the pump out today to turn the flow down a little, and discovered that the pump tube was grim:
I cleaned it but I’m a bit concerned to see it there given that it’s supposed to be clean water coming out! The filter sponge has been awfully clean for that to have been so sludgy, I’m wondering if I should have siliconed up the lower inlet, I can only think the water is coming in there, going underneath the sponge then going straight into the pump.
Does anyone have a recommendation for some aquarium safe silicone? I’m thinking the shrimps and Hugo won’t mind being in a bucket for 24hrs so I can seal it, would this be ok to do??
Matt @ ScapeEasy
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Sounds like a good plan. I've used a few different silicones and none stood out as being better than another. Just go for it! One thing to bear in mind though... a long shot but... you may have just removed your beneficial bacteria with that clean so just keep an eye on water parameters the next few days. I think you'll be absolutely fine in a planted tank with low stocking but it's always worth taking these precautions!
