Did i do good?

[PUNISHER VETTE]

Well. I got my microswords planted. Still don't know if i should spread them out a little more. a few amazon swords in the back. I have some java fern and bacopa caroliniana(sp) coming next week.

I went out and got my first fishes today. Some neon glow tetras(5)

As you can see from the pic there is everything. Will my fish get sucked up into my filter? there isn't a strainer or anything just a tube that picks up the water from about 3in down. Seems like if they got too close.... poof

I also got bio spira and added that to my tank before i let the fish go. The tank has been up for about 2 weeks with some plants now and 4 weeks total.

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[mitcore]

are you able to put something on the end of the input, i have had my bumble bee go into my external filter by having the cover off

the tank looks good
and i love the set up
nice and neat
i love glow lights too i have had mine for about a yr and they are still going LOL

[PUNISHER VETTE]

I went ahead and put my mini under gravel filter on there for now. It wasn't meant for it but it'll do the job of keeping them from getting sucked in just fine.

Also should i feed them tonight or just wait till morning? How much do 5 tetras eat?

[mitcore]

i would feed them tonight
but only a small amount glow lights can be pigs and eat heaps
but the smaller the better
i give mine as much as they can eat in 2 mins it reduces the ammount of food left on the bottom
great idea for the under gravel cleaner at least now you wont lose your fish to the filter
what a great idea

[kurly]

Good job :thumb: When the plants grow out it will look even better.

[Dixie]

That looks very nice. You've done a great job:thumb: . Love the plants with the drift wood.

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I got the rest of my plants in that i have ordered for now.

I was looking at the Moneywort(bacopa Monnieri) and see that it has roots coming out of the middle of the plant. Can i cut those off to make it look better or what can i do?




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[KcEE]

Are there any roots now under the substrate? If yes then i guess you can trim it. Btw, tank is looking good...Cheers!

[mitcore]

i would cut the plant where the roots are and replant them, it is a cheap way to get lots of plants in your tank
the tank looks great and i love those teeth you put in
what a great idea
you have done a wonderful job
you should be proud

[PUNISHER VETTE]

There where some roots but not as much as i would have liked at the bottom of the plants. I guess since they are growing there anyway i might as well just cut them and plant those too. It'll just take longer for them to get big but i have nothing but time.

Thanks for the complements. I'm already itching to build a bigger tank but thats going to be a lot of work so i'll stick with this one for a while.

[Nick_Pavlovski]

Looking very good!
In a couple of months, once the plants have "grown out" a bit, you should let us see some more piccies!

[KcEE]

Yeah, do post some pics! : )

[GSA190]

It is a possibilty your fish could get sucked into it. At my tank in school I put a black strainger thingy on my filter so nothing gets sucked into it.

[mitcore]

There where some roots but not as much as i would have liked at the bottom of the plants. I guess since they are growing there anyway i might as well just cut them and plant those too. It'll just take longer for them to get big but i have nothing but time.

Thanks for the complements. I'm already itching to build a bigger tank but thats going to be a lot of work so i'll stick with this one for a while.

why not it will be cheaper in the long run instead of buying plants and running the risk of them dying

i always cut and replant my plants i know where they have been and i know they will survive in my tank :19: :22:

[greendragon]

tank looks really good , Im hoping to switch out my fake plants for live ones in my 10 gal .

[Incredulous_Ed]

Good job! I would leave the roots hanging off. Also, I don't feed new arrivals until the day after I get them, plus, you're tank is very new so you should feed very little for a few weeks. Also, you can put a small sponge (make sure it is meant for aquariums!) on the intake tube.