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I'd rather see natural elements like spider or mopani roots, or even lava rock, used as anchors instead of plastic - they'll add a lot more style to your tank. Anubias are one of my favorites, they're super versatile with all the different leaf shapes, colors, and sizes they come in.


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I'd rather see natural elements like spider or mopani roots, or even lava rock, used as anchors instead of plastic - they'll add a lot more style to your tank. Anubias are one of my favorites, they're super versatile with all the different leaf shapes, colors, and sizes they come in.


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I'd rather see natural elements like spider or mopani roots, or even lava rock, used as anchors instead of plastic - they'll add a lot more style to your tank. Anubias are one of my favorites, they're super versatile with all the different leaf shapes, colors, and sizes they come in.


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I'm considering using slim posts, either plastic or bamboo, to create a miniature forest in my 55-gallon tank. I'd anchor a bunch of anubias and Java fern to them, hoping to achieve a leafy tree effect.

I've had a tough time with stem plants - over 120 stems in the past year, with only about 10 ...

I took a closer look at the tail and anal fins, still can't quite tell on the others though. Would love to hear from someone with more experience, I've only dealt with fin rot once before and that was a while back.

I'm inclined to think it's not finrot, the fins' edges seem smooth. My betta had a similar transformation after settling in - it went from mostly grey to a stunning dark blue and black. It's possible your betta's colors are intensifying now that it's in a calm environment.

I also considered getting Multis at one point but I ran into an issue - water hardness. Your tank's mainly stocked with fish that prefer softer water, like your betta and gourami, which might pose a problem. I'm no expert, but I'm sure there are others here who know more about how adaptable these ...

I'm quite fond of water spangles - they're great for adding some visual interest to my tanks. Duckweed also does exceptionally well, although I know some people view it as a nuisance. As for other options, hornwort and anacharis can both be left to float freely, and I've had good luck with water ...

I'm considering getting this Marineland Plastic Bamboo - saw it at my local fish store recently. I've been dealing with hair algae, and I believe it's because my lighting is too intense. This could help block some of the light and provide some shade.

I went with the Imagitarium brand since it was easily available and seemed like a good option at the time. It does clump a bit initially, but it's relatively fine and very soft on my fish.

In the past, I've used Stony River, but the grain size is a bit too large for my liking. That being said, it ...