Hi Eugene I lost 2 of them. They just never ate and got very thin. Really odd. All other fish are fine, so it's not an in-tank issue. Think they...
Hi all I am still battling to get the stargrass to grow nicely. I am thinking of replacing it with another plant. Any ideas? Looking for a medium...
Hi Zoom I have also read a bit about their use and there is no clear proof that they provide any measurable improvements. Planted tanks can be...
I am trying to rid my tank of Aponogetons. The seeds were dropped all over the place and frequently I find a new one sprouting up in between my...
Hi boebie I must admit this plant is a little bit of a challenge for me. In the picture above they are probably the best I've had them so far. I...
For planting techniques, try this: http://www.tropica.com/advising/tropica-abc/vdo-tips-og-tricks.aspx
I forgot to mention - introducing new plants is easy. Just plant them! Try to get a pair of planting tweezers. It works really well and makes...
You can move plants. I have done it. 1. Shut down the filter and pull the plants out very slowly. You will see that if they have large root balls,...
Hi all Some picture updates. Heteranthera Zosterifolia (Stargrass) [ATTACH] Limnophila aromatica [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Another article: http://www.springerlink.com/content/n7r0286724087444/fulltext.pdf
Hi Here is an interesting article on the use of salicylic acid as a means of controlling algae: http://oas.uco.edu/01/papers/lfimple01.htm...
Well, your platydoras costatus (striped raphael catfish) may eat plants but will definitely dig, so it will cause problems with your PFP. The...
Let me give you another cryptic clue :) The disinfectant will likely kill everything for as long as it remains active in the water.
I think you answered your own question :)
Leave a clean bucket of water outside in sunlight and don't touch it. Few days and you will have some algae growing. What does that tell you?
That fish load are likely all gonna nibble at the plants. When you say chocolate catfish and peppered catfish, what do you mean? Corydoras or some...
BBA is nasty. It seems to come back from time to time, no matter what you do. Mostly a problem in non-CO2 tanks, or DIY CO2 tanks. If you have...
As said, the yellow water is caused by humic acids from the peat, but is not dangerous. However, if there is leaching, the absorbed chemicalt may...
Hi all I have never had it grow on the glass or the silica substrate. Heater, filter, driftwood, rocks, older leaves and leaves of slow growers....
The peat is leaching into the water. You did not cap it properly, or some of your fish are diggers.
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