[Veritas]

I'm sorry to hear about the heater issue. What was the problem? I've got one of the Tru temp controllers, but I'm not using it. I'm in FL so there isn't quite the same need. I am currently using a single 200w jager. I haven't even set up a thermometer yet though...

I love the new scape. I recently redid my 75 gallon after a move and I think it looks much better now than it did. I also set up a 125 as a display in the entryway. I went from 5 tanks to 2 and I'm doing my best to stay there. Keep us updated on the tank. I think k you're off to a great start

thanks! I really am not sure what caused the temps to skyrocket so much - the heater (hydor 300 inline) has kept everything at a solid 77.5 degrees ever since. The only thing I can think of is something possible bumping the adjustment switch while I was doing tank maint.

 

[philipraposo1982]

Happens to me all the time with my hydor. The dial is sensitive and bumping it around can ramp it up or down easily.

I always check it though after I am done maint because of this.

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[Jaxfisher]

If your dwarf emeralds are erythromicron danios, I have read that they should not be kept with celestials, as they will hybridize. This came up in the literature when I was contemplating mixing them in the same tank a couple of years ago. I had the A.sian Stone catfish with dwarf cories and there were no problems. The stone catfish, for the most part, only come out at night, so another bottom dweller would be nice. I recommend hasbrosus, which tend to stay on the bottom more, while pygmaeus and hastatus dwell mid-water a lot of the time. I love nanofish; this will be great!

 

[Veritas]

If your dwarf emeralds are erythromicron danios, I have read that they should not be kept with celestials, as they will hybridize. This came up in the literature when I was contemplating mixing them in the same tank a couple of years ago. I had the A.sian Stone catfish with dwarf cories and there were no problems. The stone catfish, for the most part, only come out at night, so another bottom dweller would be nice. I recommend hasbrosus, which tend to stay on the bottom more, while pygmaeus and hastatus dwell mid-water a lot of the time. I love nanofish; this will be great!

I forgot to list my Asian Stone Catfish! oops! I guess that helps show your point about how seldom I see them haha. I have 4 of the little guys - they are awesome.

I've also heard that CPDs and DERs have the potential to hybridize....but I have never ever seen it happen in any tanks i've had them in.

 

[Veritas]

Placed an order last night for a restocking of Dwarf Emerald Rasboras, they should be in on Friday. Super excited to have them back in!

 

[andrewss]

ohhhh that heater/thermometer problem sucks sorry to hear that. Tank looks great though, great dimensions

 

[Veritas]

The Emeralds arrived last thursday, ordered 24 from Aquatic Arts - they are definitely my favorite online retailer. Always do a tremendous job packing their livestock, and I've had zero DOAs in my orders from them.


spent some time this weekend cleaning out the duckweed infestation as well, it was giving the tank a bright green glow. I sadly had to throw out a lot of my RRF, as it was just too time consuming to rinse every single plant of duckweed.

Here is an update

 

[Veritas]

CPDs finally came in!

Added 16. Things are really starting to fill in, had a slight BBA problem - but Excel killed it off.

They're too small to get any pics of, but I'll be sure to post an updated picture of the tank tonight.

Also - my Ecoxotic LED came in, so I am finally done with my lighting setup. I have the Finnex 24/7 for the back 1/2 of the tank, and the Ecoxotic for the front. I set it around 5 inches from the front glass - hopefully that is far enough back. The 24/7 is, naturally - going to run on 24/7 mode - with the Ecoxotic providing a 10 am - 6 pm blast for the front plants (DHG, S. Repens, Blyxa)

Current Stocklist (Updated 2/29):
35 Emerald Dwarf Rasboras
16 Celestial Pearl Danios
15 Ember Tetras
18 Glowlight Danios
12 Scarlet Badis (9 Male AND 3 female!)
4 Asian Stone Catfish
1 Dwarf Gourami
a LOT of Red Cherry Shrimp
2-3 Amano Shrimp
Quite a few Assassin Snails
8 Neirite Snails

 

[anfield]

What are you feeding the badis? And how are your shrimp surviving all this?

 

[Veritas]

What are you feeding the badis? And how are your shrimp surviving all this?

The Badis eat frozen bloodworms and frozen brine shrimp, even occasionally eat some flakes or pellets.


The shrimp are thriving, even with all of the potential predators. I bought 25 of them 3 years ago, and have no idea how many I now have. They've survived multiple moves, different tanks, the heater error that wiped out 80% or so of the stock list.....you name it. I think the key is that they hide in the moss and dirftwood. I'm sure i've lost quite a few to predatory fish over the years - but the population continues to climb.

 

[TropicalAquarist]

Awesome looking tank!

Lots of people say the CPS can hybridize with the Emerald rasboras, and that may be true, BUT if you've got them in a community tank little to no fry are going to survive!

 

[Veritas]

Awesome looking tank!

Lots of people say the CPS can hybridize with the Emerald rasboras, and that may be true, BUT if you've got them in a community tank little to no fry are going to survive!

Yeah - people keep saying that - but i've never seen any evidence of it.

Once they fatten up and get in breeding condition - I will have one of my spare tanks to breed the CPDs and another to breed the DERs, but until then - i'll just enjoy them as they are. Adding the CPDs has made the DERs a lot more active and less skittish.

 

[Couesfanatic]

Any tank update? I love the nano fish.

 

[Veritas]

Update time!

The CPDs are doing absolutely great, and the Scarlet Badis are breeding! I haven't managed to grab any eggs (it's hard to do with such a large tank) so I might have to separate them once I get this new 20g Long up and going at my office.

 

[monkeyruler90]

wow, growing in very nicely!

 

[EMW]

Awesome tank, man! Love the idea of tons of nano fish in a 120. Looks great, keep posting as it fills in.

 

[Veritas]

Update time! I moved around the Manzanita pieces, and redid some of the aquascape.

I've also added a school of 8 Rummynose Tetras. They are awesome fish!

 

[Veritas]

Update time! Now with Orchids!!!

It's been a while since i've updated, but the tank has undergone some huge changes.

I have become obsessed with Riparium style plants and air plants. To provide lighting , I took a 24" Finnex Planted+ and mounted it upside down, it's working marvelous. Hopefully one day I can afford Kessil LEDs to simplify things...but am happy with the current results.

I have also rearranged the scape, trying to create more open swimming space for the Rummynose and Praecox Rainbows.

I've also been experimenting with growing Orchids in the upper portions of the Manzanita branches! So far so good, with great root growth from them.

and lastly, to go with the christmas season - I planted Ziva Paperwhite bulbs, and oh boy - they are taking off! The only problem being the weight of the stem tends to fall over, but I have flowers!

 

[matt11390]

When you siphon the substrate how do you do it in a way that doesn't disturb the sand? I love the look of sand but find keeping it clean frustrating. No matter how gentle I am ... I don't dig into it at all ... the sand gets messed up.

 

[Veritas]

When you siphon the substrate how do you do it in a way that doesn't disturb the sand? I love the look of sand but find keeping it clean frustrating. No matter how gentle I am ... I don't dig into it at all ... the sand gets messed up.

No sand - Eco Complete.

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