what substrate is that? i have a 1.5g hex and i'm looking for something small enough to plant in...
5g Hex Planted DP Journal
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Hey everyone!
I got my 5g hexagon tank today for my future Dwarf Puffers. The tank came with an incandescent light so I bought a 10w CF Bulb. I also bought a whisper mini heater that is for 5-10 gallon tanks and keeps the tank constantly at 78 degrees. The tank is setup with black gravel, 7 Apongeton bulbs, and a small Amazon Sword. The tank will have Rotala Indica and Moneywort from the 10g and also some Taiwan Moss. I'm planning on getting 2 DP's around the middle of August. Here are the pictures:
Without water:
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With Water and Plants:
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Plants:
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Hopefully atleast 2 out of the 7 Aponogeton bulbs will sprout. Here are the quick stats:
5g Hex
Bio-Wheel Filtration
2wpg
Whisper Mini Heater
Black Gravel
7 Aponogeton Bulbs and a small Amazon Sword. I also plan on getting an Oto for the walls. I'll be watching closely when the time comes to get the fish. Also I plan on feeding them frozen bloodworms.
Thanks,
Smalltank:icon_surp
I got my 5g hexagon tank today for my future Dwarf Puffers. The tank came with an incandescent light so I bought a 10w CF Bulb. I also bought a whisper mini heater that is for 5-10 gallon tanks and keeps the tank constantly at 78 degrees. The tank is setup with black gravel, 7 Apongeton bulbs, and a small Amazon Sword. The tank will have Rotala Indica and Moneywort from the 10g and also some Taiwan Moss. I'm planning on getting 2 DP's around the middle of August. Here are the pictures:
Without water:
With Water and Plants:
Plants:
Hopefully atleast 2 out of the 7 Aponogeton bulbs will sprout. Here are the quick stats:
5g Hex
Bio-Wheel Filtration
2wpg
Whisper Mini Heater
Black Gravel
7 Aponogeton Bulbs and a small Amazon Sword. I also plan on getting an Oto for the walls. I'll be watching closely when the time comes to get the fish. Also I plan on feeding them frozen bloodworms.
Thanks,
Smalltank:icon_surp
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7.29.07
Well, when I came back from vacation, I was pleased. 3 out of 6 Apongeton bulbs sprouted and and pretty big right now. The betta was fine(put him in to cycle tank on July 12 or 13) and the pond snails I also put in there laid eggs. There are right now around 10 or 11 eggs sacks on the walls/plants in the tank. Hopefully there will be so many that the dwarf puffers can feast
I've tested my water and the ammonia is gone and the nitrite is going away. The tank is --- <---that close to being cycled! I am planning on getting the DP's next week. It all depends until I see those nitrates. There has been green spot algae on the walls but the snails demolished that. Everything is going good.
For the plants, I have Moneywort, Rotala Indica, 3 Aponogeton, and Taiwan Moss. It looks pretty good, but I'm waiting for the Aponogeton to fill in. Anyway, here are the pictures:
Full tank:
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Closer look:
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^^^^^white dots are bubbles from a prior water change.
I will get the Oto a week or 2 after I get the DP's. So far the snails and cleaning up the walls but once the DP's move in I'll need the Oto. Thanks for reading, I will update when I see nitrates and/or when I get the DP's!!!
Thanks,
Smalltank
Well, when I came back from vacation, I was pleased. 3 out of 6 Apongeton bulbs sprouted and and pretty big right now. The betta was fine(put him in to cycle tank on July 12 or 13) and the pond snails I also put in there laid eggs. There are right now around 10 or 11 eggs sacks on the walls/plants in the tank. Hopefully there will be so many that the dwarf puffers can feast
I've tested my water and the ammonia is gone and the nitrite is going away. The tank is --- <---that close to being cycled! I am planning on getting the DP's next week. It all depends until I see those nitrates. There has been green spot algae on the walls but the snails demolished that. Everything is going good.For the plants, I have Moneywort, Rotala Indica, 3 Aponogeton, and Taiwan Moss. It looks pretty good, but I'm waiting for the Aponogeton to fill in. Anyway, here are the pictures:
Full tank:
Closer look:
^^^^^white dots are bubbles from a prior water change.
I will get the Oto a week or 2 after I get the DP's. So far the snails and cleaning up the walls but once the DP's move in I'll need the Oto. Thanks for reading, I will update when I see nitrates and/or when I get the DP's!!!
Thanks,
Smalltank
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