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Yeah, I've been looking into excel. Might get some today.

I got some Walter worms to feed my CPDs and their fry as they grow. Do any of you have a good recipe for reduced stench and increased longevity?

Did that send spores through the tank???

On another note, I collected some more eggs. thumbs2: Somewhere between 5-8. Hard to count tiny clear globes. I put the eggs in with the 5 growing...

Thanks, Red.



Thank you. I'll let him know :ssmile:

Any thoughts on how to get rid of the BBA?

That's a good idea. I have several floating water sprite plants. I'll try moving them over to the other side.



Does the methylene blue have any adverse effects?

I feel you pain. I'm trying to get some spawning going with my CPD's, and it has been less successful than I had hoped thus far. It looks like I may get 3 fry our of 9 eggs. From what I have read,...

Here's a picture of one of the eggs getting close to hatching time. These things are tiny and hard to pick out. Can you find it?
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Just for fun, here are a couple pics of our betta. We just got him set up in a 5 gallon after an unhappy stint in a 2 gallon. He is much happier.
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Almost a month gone by. I chose to move all the CPD's to the 20 long due to cycling issues. I reserved one section of the 20 long for breeding, and have not had rip roaring success.

Here is...

Used that same solution for my betta. Works like a charm:hmm3grin2orange:

Oh, and I love Aqua Clear filters as well. I use their sponges in various other filters as well. Makes for quick...

Good points. :22:

I assumed it was a 4' tank when I saw 40 watt. (blush) If it is a hex or other really tall tank, that does muddy up the mix.

If you want the most accurate measurement, PAR...

If you can get roughly 1.5 watts per gallon of t8 light at a decent color, you shouldn't need a lot of ferts. Your plants should grow slowly and be fertilized by the fish.

80 watts would probably...

Lucky. I would LOVE to get into apistos, but my water has a ph of 8 and a hardness beyond belief. Terrible water for apistos. Maybe if I'm rich some day I will buy an RO unit. . .

CFLs are an economical option if it comes to that. You say your fixture has two bulbs in it? It usually lists the wattage on the bulb. If you have two 40 watt bulbs, you should be fine. Try to...

I just use airline hose. Tie a knot a few inches from the end. Tighter knot = slower drip.

Sweet! I hate it when fish just hide.

If the budget is tight, a 20 long is 30" and will give you more room than a standard 20.

+1 to adding more neons and cories. If it were me, I would only add more of each of those for the 20...

So YOU are one of the ones before me on the waiting list for bignellm's pennywort. Looks nice in the tank. It will look even better as it grow's out.

Don't know what the problem would be. The...

+1 to the white paint if you feel you need it. Also, "daylight" bulbs should be 6500 k, perfect for plants. That's what I am using on my 20 long.

I was thinking attach the Anubis to the driftwood on the left side of the tank under the Java fern.

Yes I did mean 6.5 k.

Any lakes or rivers around you? Driftwoow can be had from nature free of charge, but it
does take a bit more effort to prepare it.

Oh and +1 on the filter first.

The lighting has looked plenty even for me when I have used it. It's an easy, cheap option. :22:

Maybe you could attach the anubis under the java fern on the left side of the tank. I think java moss or similar would look awesome just covering that piece of driftwood.

The tank is looking very...

Never kept peacocks/haps in a 55. They worked well in my 75. I bet you could keep some of the smaller peacocks in a 55, just nothing that exceeds 5". There MIGHT be a few haps that max out under...