10 Gallon Manzanita Scape

[fishboy87]

ZTM- I wouldn't mind them breeding as I also have a 29 gallon that I could move the parents to if the babies live. I was planning on 2 GBRs for my 29 anyway. Still, like you, I like GBRs too. Also, I'm assuming that you said neons because they're easier to keep than cardinals?

Thanks on the excel information as that was a huge thing for my tank if i want any of my HC to grow.

Keep the comments commin'!

[ZooTycoonMaster]

No, I just like Neons better since they seem to "glow" more than the Cardinals...

[fishboy87]

That works too!!

[fhqwhgads]

fissidens could look interesting in there?

[Fishy_Fun]

might i ask where you bought it?Or did you build it?

[fishboy87]

The light or the tank? light- built / tank- Wal-Mart tank (don't know exact brand) with trim taken off. Keep your opinions coming about the stocking.

[FrostyNYC]

I think smaller fish look best in small tanks. Although GBR are by no means large, they're somewhat large for a 10 gallon tank. Unless you have a breeding pair and they want the privacy, of course.

I'd go with a school of cardinals/neons from your list of choices. Personally, I'd choose a more unusual fish, like microrasboras or a rarer tetra. I went with endlers in my own 10 gallon, and I love the constant action and movement. Regarding otos, don't get just one. They're definitely happier in groups. Also, if you don't go with the GBRs, I'd get a couple shrimp as a maintenance crew. Even one amano makes a big difference when it comes to uneaten scraps of food and algae.

Also, where did you get your manzanita? I'm on Long Island as well, and I havent found any local sources.

[fishboy87]

I have a relative in LA who shipped over some branches she found while hiking. I just cut off the unwanted pieces and the product you see in the pic is the final result. I agree about the otos and that one option where I had just one was due to the fact that it seemed overcrowded (at least to me).

I'm adding one more option to the list and it would be 10+ CRS and 2 otos. Please list your opinions on the following options. I'm narrowing them down to 1,3,7(the new one),and 4.

[Lorenmws]

Any update

[fishboy87]

There isn't much to update. I'm still in the immersed stage of growth for the HC. When it fills in more I'll post pics of the immersed form and the filled form. Give it about 1/2 of a month to a month.

[ZooTycoonMaster]

It's been a month

[chase127]

yah

[fishboy87]

Nothing has dramatically changed. HC growth has been minimal but steady but because I promised, give me 15-30 min and both of my tank's threads will *hopefully* be updated. (It hasn't been filled yet) That won't be for another month or possibly earlier. Oh, when it gets filled, I've decided on DIY co2 (the red sea bio-system) and excel combination. I've never tried HC immersed so I'll be praying after it's filled.

[Chrisinator]

The filter you have is rated to 2.5-5 gallons. You might wanna upgrade if you get some GBR. I have that same exact filter on my 2.5. I doubt it's gonna be enough for your 10G.

[fishboy87]

Yeah, I actually have a zoomed501 on my 29 that I'm planning on replacing with a eheim classic 2215 and koralia nano powerhead. I'd move the zoomed over to the 10 providing I get the 2215 within 1-2 months.

As promised, the pics (not much to show):


you might not be able to see it in either of the pictures but some of the ends were yellowing because there are dips in the substrate where the HC is growing that are forming puddles. No big deal, some parts are growing at the top so it's fine.