leaa

feel free to PM whenever you want to discuss your projects! i'm just a beginner but i read a lot (and mess up a lot :P)... i would love to share any experience i have with you

thank you for your kind words leaa, especially coming from someone who's tanks I am envious of! :P

I find growing stuff emmersed is easy up until you decide to flood it lol. I am still learning the ins and outs of recently flooded emerssed growth... the plants basically reset themselves and are prone to stunting or even melting. I think it has to do with the sudden lack of CO2... so i have been dosing ferts and excel and it seems the plants are beginning to rebound. HC is such a finicky little plant!

I think nano's are the most challenging because water parameters can swing at an instant, so its less forgiving (its excellent practice!). I know I wouldn't be as sharp with my 20g if it weren't for my nano. I would recommend however considering a 30 breeder in lieu of a 20g long. they are practically the same in footprint but extra 6" depth. because i know you're an excellent grower of plants, you will find a 20g crammed! (like i do lol)

leaa i love your tanks! I also love your handsome little betta! we have a little guy just like him, his name is Poncho! You could see him in my nano tank journal