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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-18-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 126
Posted By ownedbycats
If your betta has a long flowing tail, and tends...

If your betta has a long flowing tail, and tends to rest near the bottom of the tank, you may find the frogs taking bites out of his tail. That's what got my betta moved to his own tank.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 05-14-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 316
Posted By ownedbycats
If you can't get your shrimp from the store (none...

If you can't get your shrimp from the store (none currrently in stock, order backed up, etc.) try Kijiji or your local aquarium society. There's a good chance someone may be selling some of their...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 04-16-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By ownedbycats
The crypts should be okay with the current light,...

The crypts should be okay with the current light, as should the moss. The wisteria will be okay for a while, then melt. I think your sword is the same kind as mine. Relocate it to where it's...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 03-22-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 694
Posted By ownedbycats
I second the use of anubias nana petite, the...

I second the use of anubias nana petite, the leaves are maybe 1/2 cm long at most, probably closer to a 1/4 cm, much better suited for that size of a container
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 03-07-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,550
Posted By ownedbycats
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?p...

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2756066#post2756066 Here's my Spec. Three months progress. Slow but there.
Forum: Tank Journals 03-07-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By ownedbycats
Have added anubias nana and anubias nana petite,...

Have added anubias nana and anubias nana petite, although the nana and one of the petites melted, the rhizomes still seem solid so hopefully they will come back. Also added water wisteria, Taiwan...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-05-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By ownedbycats
Plastic canvas, found at most craft stores, has...

Plastic canvas, found at most craft stores, has holes of various sizes and comes in different colors. no metal required.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 02-26-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 662
Posted By ownedbycats
Carpet: Moss on a flat rock will give you a...

Carpet: Moss on a flat rock will give you a carpet. My Spec V currently has Taiwan moss that seems to be growing well, if slowly. I don't have a lot, and am not trying for a carpet ( want it...
Forum: Plants 02-11-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,168
Posted By ownedbycats
Java fern, specifically the windelov varety. A...

Java fern, specifically the windelov varety. A nice lacy look, with the toughness of regular java fern.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 02-10-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 532
Posted By ownedbycats
A combination of a piece of driftwood (actually,...

A combination of a piece of driftwood (actually, two) longer and taller than my heater, plus bushy plants (water wisteria)
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 01-21-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By ownedbycats
My betta seems quite happy, although I did have...

My betta seems quite happy, although I did have to elastic a piece of foam over the outflow until the plants grew enough to cut the flow down some.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 01-21-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By ownedbycats
That hole near the bottom is to keep water...

That hole near the bottom is to keep water flowing to the pump in case the water evaporates too fast and the water line gets below the intake grating on top. Because of the hole in the lid, if you...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-21-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 414
Posted By ownedbycats
If I had the room for that tank, I would like to...

If I had the room for that tank, I would like to do smaller fish.
A background of root-like driftwood reaching down, and some smaller pieces scattered across the floor of the tank. Floating plants...
Forum: Tank Journals 01-01-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By ownedbycats
The tank has been running for just about a month...

The tank has been running for just about a month now. The Windelov fern has grown a leaf, the mystery crypt has grown two, the ludwigia has grown small leaves on top but is losing the red color (I...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 01-01-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By ownedbycats
If you just want slate, no special expensive...

If you just want slate, no special expensive stones, try a local landscaping store. They will likely have it far cheaper than a dedicated aquarium store. You may even be able to find broken tiles...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-11-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By ownedbycats
I still really like the Fluval Spec V, but have...

I still really like the Fluval Spec V, but have discovered the first serious drawback to this tank. The lid has a hole in the middle so nothing blocks the LED light. This allows a lot of...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 12-10-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,147
Posted By ownedbycats
I was given one assassin snail, and it must have...

I was given one assassin snail, and it must have been a pregnant female, because within a month (approx.) of getting it, I saw the first pinhead sized baby. Now I have at least a dozen 1/8-1/4"...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 12-06-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By ownedbycats
What are you currently growing (other than...

What are you currently growing (other than wisteria)? I already plan on adding Flourish Comprehensive, will have to look into getting some Excel. My big tank hasn't seemed to need it. I don't mind...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-05-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By ownedbycats
Betta Tank - 5 Gallon

Tank data:
FLuval Spec V - approx. 5 gallons
Stock LED light - theoretically 7500K
Stock filter - seems quite good, had to put sponge over the outflow to reduce current for the betta
Substrate:
...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 12-05-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By ownedbycats
The Spec V comes with a built in filter at the...

The Spec V comes with a built in filter at the back. The lighting is supposed to be in the 7500 range, but it's LED and from everything I could find those are apparently iffy on plant growth.
The...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 12-05-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By ownedbycats
Fluval Spec V - plant advice please

I just bought a Spec to move my betta into and had to set it up in a hurry. Fortunately I have an already cycled tank and can use media from that to cycle this tank almost instantly. The tank has...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 12-03-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,550
Posted By ownedbycats
I just got a Spec V, and am just starting to set...

I just got a Spec V, and am just starting to set it up. It's not really a planted tank at this point, more of an UN-planted tank, since my fish store has basically no low light plants available...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 11-30-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 631
Posted By ownedbycats
Maybe these aren't flashy enough, but Daisy's...

Maybe these aren't flashy enough, but Daisy's rice fish might fit your requirements. They aren't exactly micro fish (1 1/2 -2 inches at adult size), But they really like planted tanks (at least mine...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 11-29-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,021
Posted By ownedbycats
I don't know, your carefully arranged 'scape...

I don't know, your carefully arranged 'scape might decide to rearrange itself once the water started to appear.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 11-28-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 339
Posted By ownedbycats
You could try glueing/tying moss to some thin...

You could try glueing/tying moss to some thin flat rocks, and using those to make a carpet for part of your tank.
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