ZTM's 10 gallon Journal - New fish 11/11/08!

**BiscuitSlayer** · 03-26-2008, 10:09 PM

ZTM-

The tank looks good. That RCS looks more like a mini lobster than a shrimp.

To me, it looks like the tank is a little higher light than what you have been saying. Are you having any problems with plants starting to melt or getting a large amount of algae on the leaves? I'm not sure I would consider the tank low light based on the way it looks in the pics.

Keep us posted on the progress! Looks like things are off to a good start.

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 03-26-2008, 10:13 PM

1. Marsilea in the front
2. I have some brown algae on the leaves and some black algae on the Marsilea (but I bought the Marsilea from the S&S here)

**BiscuitSlayer** · 03-26-2008, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZooTycoonMaster

2. I have some brown algae on the leaves and some black algae on the Marsilea (but I bought the Marsilea from the S&S here)

Thats what I thought. I have a feeling that you are a little deficient in the CO2 and then possibly in the fert department. I had the leaf algae that started brown and then turned to a blackish color and I think the biggest contributing factor was low CO2 levels. I upped my CO2 and then upped my fert dosing and it went away.

You might be experiencing a similar problem.

irishspy · 03-30-2008, 05:02 AM

I'd say hornwort for that back area.

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 03-30-2008, 05:46 AM

New Ozelot Sword Leaf:

All plant experts please answer this: You see that crinkle on the left side of the new leaf? Is that something I should worry about?

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 03-31-2008, 05:43 AM

Most recent pic:

Comment on this as well as the above picture.

stagius · 03-31-2008, 10:01 AM

Really great.
It will look good when it fills more

blazeyreef · 03-31-2008, 11:27 AM

Looks great, but I dont see that cute pygmy loach in your sig?

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 04-01-2008, 01:08 AM

It's the yellow/silver striped thing above the Java Moss on the driftwood.

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 04-06-2008, 05:10 PM

Here' an update of the tank (4/5/08):

Pre-filter is on the intake because I got some new Crystal Black Shrimp and I wanna protect them:

**Wingsdlc** · 04-06-2008, 05:54 PM

Zoo,

Very nice shrimp. I like the black ones better than the red and white for some reason. I guess they are a little more natural looking.

Did the Marsilea come in with the algae on it? If it did I am really quite sorry. I thought it was pretty clean. Let me know if I can do anything for you.

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 04-06-2008, 05:58 PM

There's only a couple stems (7 or so) with a couple spots of black-ish looking algae. But it's ok, it's doing really well!!! I see a new runner every couple of days

I'm thinking of turning it into a shrimp tank with 3 Endlers (Livebearers)....

EDIT: Here's some BBA on Ludwiga that I want to get rid of:

Should I just clip off the affected leaves?

**Wingsdlc** · 04-06-2008, 07:30 PM

I always start by removing the affected areas. At least most of them. It seems you I always miss some. That's why after the removal I do a spot treatment of either hydrogen peroxide or excel around the affected areas. The remaining BBA will turn red and die off.

As stated somewhere above it looks to me also that you have a little bit of a CO2 issue.

When I get my little out breaks I know that it's time to either clean my diffuser or turn the valve up a notch after doing the removal and treatment.

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 04-15-2008, 05:58 AM

Here's the clearest shot of the aquarium I could get (taken April 14 at approx. 9:50 pm):

And here's an RCS sharing the driftwood with a CBS:

**ZooTycoonMaster** · 04-15-2008, 04:09 PM

Bump I really want comments

03-26-2008, 10:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
BiscuitSlayer Eatus Morus Biscuitus (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 2,152	ZTM- The tank looks good. That RCS looks more like a mini lobster than a shrimp. To me, it looks like the tank is a little higher light than what you have been saying. Are you having any problems with plants starting to melt or getting a large amount of algae on the leaves? I'm not sure I would consider the tank low light based on the way it looks in the pics. Keep us posted on the progress! Looks like things are off to a good start. __________________ Filstar Pimp #106 29 Gallon Journal - XP2, 130W Coralife Fixture (10,000K and 6700K), Pressurized CO2, DIY Reactor, EI dosing Stand and Canopy Build Journal for a 75/90

03-26-2008, 10:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
ZooTycoonMaster Aaaw it's so cute :D (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 1,398	1. Marsilea in the front 2. I have some brown algae on the leaves and some black algae on the Marsilea (but I bought the Marsilea from the S&S here) __________________ 10 Gallon Planted Tank SFBAAPS

03-30-2008, 05:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
irishspy Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, third door on the left Posts: 24	I'd say hornwort for that back area. __________________ --Anthony Under Renovation:: 10g planted "Betta palace," starring Speedy the Pond Snail and the Four Japonica Brothers (Groucho, Harpo, Chico, & Zeppo). Hardware: AC20, 50w Stealth heater, fine gravel + laterite, 2.8wpg CFL light (6700k). Plants: bacopa, wisteria, C. Wendtii (brown and green), java fern. Ferts: Seachem everything. Now with pictures! R.I.P. Rocky T. Betta

03-30-2008, 05:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
ZooTycoonMaster Aaaw it's so cute :D (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 1,398	New Ozelot Sword Leaf: All plant experts please answer this: You see that crinkle on the left side of the new leaf? Is that something I should worry about? __________________ 10 Gallon Planted Tank SFBAAPS

03-31-2008, 05:43 AM	#21 (permalink)
ZooTycoonMaster Aaaw it's so cute :D (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 1,398	Most recent pic: Comment on this as well as the above picture. __________________ 10 Gallon Planted Tank SFBAAPS

03-31-2008, 10:01 AM	#22 (permalink)
stagius Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: santa clara, CA Posts: 370	Really great. It will look good when it fills more __________________ 29G goldfish planted tank

03-31-2008, 11:27 AM	#23 (permalink)
blazeyreef Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middle TN Posts: 217	Looks great, but I dont see that cute pygmy loach in your sig? __________________ Houston 'CTR' *10gall planted, 29gall-planted in the making* *"Face Trials With Smiles"- Porter Ellett*

04-01-2008, 01:08 AM	#24 (permalink)
ZooTycoonMaster Aaaw it's so cute :D (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 1,398	It's the yellow/silver striped thing above the Java Moss on the driftwood. __________________ 10 Gallon Planted Tank SFBAAPS

04-06-2008, 05:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
ZooTycoonMaster Aaaw it's so cute :D (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 1,398	Here' an update of the tank (4/5/08): Pre-filter is on the intake because I got some new Crystal Black Shrimp and I wanna protect them: __________________ 10 Gallon Planted Tank SFBAAPS

04-06-2008, 05:54 PM	#26 (permalink)
Wingsdlc Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (34) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lincolnton, NC Posts: 817	Zoo, Very nice shrimp. I like the black ones better than the red and white for some reason. I guess they are a little more natural looking. Did the Marsilea come in with the algae on it? If it did I am really quite sorry. I thought it was pretty clean. Let me know if I can do anything for you. __________________ 40 Gallon Long Taken down Aug. 2007 5.65WPG, EI dosing 55 Gallon Set up Aug. 2007 4WPG, EI dosing Container Pond April 2008

04-06-2008, 05:58 PM	#27 (permalink)
ZooTycoonMaster Aaaw it's so cute :D (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 1,398	There's only a couple stems (7 or so) with a couple spots of black-ish looking algae. But it's ok, it's doing really well!!! I see a new runner every couple of days I'm thinking of turning it into a shrimp tank with 3 Endlers (Livebearers).... EDIT: Here's some BBA on Ludwiga that I want to get rid of: Should I just clip off the affected leaves? __________________ 10 Gallon Planted Tank SFBAAPS

04-06-2008, 07:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
Wingsdlc Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (34) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lincolnton, NC Posts: 817	I always start by removing the affected areas. At least most of them. It seems you I always miss some. That's why after the removal I do a spot treatment of either hydrogen peroxide or excel around the affected areas. The remaining BBA will turn red and die off. As stated somewhere above it looks to me also that you have a little bit of a CO2 issue. When I get my little out breaks I know that it's time to either clean my diffuser or turn the valve up a notch after doing the removal and treatment. __________________ 40 Gallon Long Taken down Aug. 2007 5.65WPG, EI dosing 55 Gallon Set up Aug. 2007 4WPG, EI dosing Container Pond April 2008

04-15-2008, 05:58 AM	#29 (permalink)
ZooTycoonMaster Aaaw it's so cute :D (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 1,398	Here's the clearest shot of the aquarium I could get (taken April 14 at approx. 9:50 pm): And here's an RCS sharing the driftwood with a CBS: __________________ 10 Gallon Planted Tank SFBAAPS

04-15-2008, 04:09 PM	#30 (permalink)
ZooTycoonMaster Aaaw it's so cute :D (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 1,398	Bump I really want comments __________________ 10 Gallon Planted Tank SFBAAPS

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