NEW: 30gallon tall riparium

kuni · 07-10-2012, 05:26 PM

Looks good.

I wish those hanging planters came in a black variety. Seeing the little soil cups detracts from the scape aesthetically.

Gooberfish · 08-13-2012, 01:38 AM

I apologize for the lack of updates. I finally got around to it today.

All of the plants are doing great. Particularly the Hypoestes. It is the fastest growing thing in there I trim it about once every 1-2 weeks. The crypts are starting to get taller and punch out more leaves. The annubias and java fern wendilov on the rafts are starting to act more alive. The dwarf sag & val nana underwater are shooting out runners like crazy (hooray flourish root tab!).

On July 15th, I set out to one of my favorite LFS and brought home 3 cherry barbs, (2 male, 1 female) and 2 otos. I acclimated them for 45 minutes and released them. After a week, all 5 fish were still doing great so I went to another LFS and got 3 more cherry barbs, all female.

So as of right now there are 6 cherry barbs, 2 male, 4 female and I'm looking to add 3 more (2 female, 1 male) and I probably will add another species like Gold metalic barbs.

Anyways, all I have are poor quality iphone pictures. My family does not possess a high quality camera. Maybe Santa Mom will fix that...

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hydrophyte · 08-13-2012, 01:51 AM

Hey that's looking good! Those plants look happy.

**hedge_fund** · 08-13-2012, 02:01 AM

Looks really nice!

Sleek1607 · 08-23-2012, 01:34 AM

I really admire your cherry barbs, and the plants look excellent. Nice work

Gooberfish · 08-23-2012, 01:45 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone! Added 6 more fish yesterday:

3 more cherry barbs (2F,1M)
3 Gold Metalic Barbs.

There are now: 9 Cherry Barbs (3M,6F), 2 Otos, 3 Gold Metalic Barbs

Here's 1 pic for now. I'll take more tonight when the sun goes down and the room won't reflect so much in the glass.

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^^ Current fish checking out the newcomers.

Gooberfish · 09-02-2012, 07:22 PM

iphone 4s Cherry Barb & Gold Metallic Barb pictures:

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If anyone can ID that Algae on the sand, that would be most helpful

Merth · 09-17-2012, 01:31 PM

Looks like BGA (blue green algae) to me:

http://www.guitarfish.org/algae#bga

Sethjohnson30 · 09-18-2012, 09:46 AM

Yeah that's exactly how my riparium looked a while ago that bga can get out of control fast I put a large airstone and pump in mine to increase flow.axolotles can't have too much flow.

A powerhead or larger filter would be your best bet. To get rid of the algae.

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Gooberfish · 09-19-2012, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merth

Looks like BGA (blue green algae) to me:

http://www.guitarfish.org/algae#bga

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sethjohnson30

Yeah that's exactly how my riparium looked a while ago that bga can get out of control fast I put a large airstone and pump in mine to increase flow.axolotles can't have too much flow.

A powerhead or larger filter would be your best bet. To get rid of the algae.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for your input.

I don't think circulation could be the #1 cause in my case. It certainly could be a factor. I asked my dad about the lights and he said that 3/4 bulbs are over a year old. Thus, the spectrum may not be what it used to and I've read that old bulbs can contribute to bga. I'll replace the lighting 1st and then see if that helps.

If not, then I'll stick a powerhead or airstone in there.

zankotsu · 09-24-2012, 06:28 AM

what are the little black squares on the front of the hanging planters? what do they do?

zankotsu · 09-24-2012, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zankotsu

what are the little black squares on the front of the hanging planters? what do they do?

nevermind :3 I figured out that they were clingy things for floating platforms to attach. I think.

Merth · 09-24-2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zankotsu

nevermind :3 I figured out that they were clingy things for floating platforms to attach. I think.

Yep attach the "rafts" to them

Gooberfish · 10-08-2012, 04:18 AM

Update: 8/7/12.

The Spathiphylum 'golden glow' has outcompeted the hypoestes (pink broad-leaved plant) for light, causing it to grow tall, stalky and unattractive. It is gone now.

I've been combating bga for about a month. I added an airstone which has helped considerably. Seeing the bubbles ripple the top & added surface agitation makes it look more natural. Still need to replace the old bulbs.

All the fish look great and are as happy as can be. I'll take some pictures tomorrow and post them.

MGap · 10-08-2012, 04:56 PM

So how is this looking lately? I'm curious!
*Just saw your update, damn my lack of refreshing.
pics!!

08-13-2012, 01:51 AM	#33
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08-23-2012, 01:45 AM	#36
Gooberfish Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 180	Thanks for the comments everyone! Added 6 more fish yesterday: 3 more cherry barbs (2F,1M) 3 Gold Metalic Barbs. There are now: 9 Cherry Barbs (3M,6F), 2 Otos, 3 Gold Metalic Barbs Here's 1 pic for now. I'll take more tonight when the sun goes down and the room won't reflect so much in the glass. ^^ Current fish checking out the newcomers.

09-02-2012, 07:22 PM	#37
Gooberfish Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 180	iphone 4s Cherry Barb & Gold Metallic Barb pictures: If anyone can ID that Algae on the sand, that would be most helpful __________________ 30 gallon tall RIPARIUM 20 Gallon tall Dirt aquarium

10-08-2012, 04:18 AM	#44
Gooberfish Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 180	Update: 8/7/12. The Spathiphylum 'golden glow' has outcompeted the hypoestes (pink broad-leaved plant) for light, causing it to grow tall, stalky and unattractive. It is gone now. I've been combating bga for about a month. I added an airstone which has helped considerably. Seeing the bubbles ripple the top & added surface agitation makes it look more natural. Still need to replace the old bulbs. All the fish look great and are as happy as can be. I'll take some pictures tomorrow and post them. __________________ 30 gallon tall RIPARIUM 20 Gallon tall Dirt aquarium

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07-10-2012, 05:26 PM	#31
kuni Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 432	Looks good. I wish those hanging planters came in a black variety. Seeing the little soil cups detracts from the scape aesthetically.

08-13-2012, 01:38 AM	#32
Gooberfish Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 180	I apologize for the lack of updates. I finally got around to it today. All of the plants are doing great. Particularly the Hypoestes. It is the fastest growing thing in there I trim it about once every 1-2 weeks. The crypts are starting to get taller and punch out more leaves. The annubias and java fern wendilov on the rafts are starting to act more alive. The dwarf sag & val nana underwater are shooting out runners like crazy (hooray flourish root tab!). On July 15th, I set out to one of my favorite LFS and brought home 3 cherry barbs, (2 male, 1 female) and 2 otos. I acclimated them for 45 minutes and released them. After a week, all 5 fish were still doing great so I went to another LFS and got 3 more cherry barbs, all female. So as of right now there are 6 cherry barbs, 2 male, 4 female and I'm looking to add 3 more (2 female, 1 male) and I probably will add another species like Gold metalic barbs. Anyways, all I have are poor quality iphone pictures. My family does not possess a high quality camera. Maybe Santa Mom will fix that...

08-13-2012, 02:01 AM	#34
hedge_fund Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (57/100%) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 2,579	Looks really nice!

08-23-2012, 01:34 AM	#35
Sleek1607 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 72	I really admire your cherry barbs, and the plants look excellent. Nice work

09-17-2012, 01:31 PM	#38
Merth Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Denham Springs, La Posts: 577	Looks like BGA (blue green algae) to me: http://www.guitarfish.org/algae#bga

09-18-2012, 09:46 AM	#39
Sethjohnson30 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Portland oregon Posts: 1,078	Yeah that's exactly how my riparium looked a while ago that bga can get out of control fast I put a large airstone and pump in mine to increase flow.axolotles can't have too much flow. A powerhead or larger filter would be your best bet. To get rid of the algae. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-24-2012, 06:28 AM	#41
zankotsu Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 98	what are the little black squares on the front of the hanging planters? what do they do?

10-08-2012, 04:56 PM	#45
MGap Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 19	So how is this looking lately? I'm curious! *Just saw your update, damn my lack of refreshing. pics!!