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by kinoble
Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:47 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: My prized lps pieces
Replies: 19
Views: 1042

Re: My prized lps pieces

I had a really nice piece years ago, unfortunately it didn't survive a bad batch of salt, but this one I mentioned earlier is still my favorite so far.
by kinoble
Sat Apr 09, 2022 12:27 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: best plants for a non-soil tank for beginners
Replies: 10
Views: 2653

Re: best plants for a non-soil tank for beginners

Not all algae is the same. I've no experience with shrimp. Common green algae is natural in any healthy aquarium, it will appear on all submersed surfaces as part of the biofilm. This algae is what fish will eat (those that are vegetarkento4). Problem algae is a different thing. It takes over when ...
by kinoble
Fri Apr 08, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: best plants for a non-soil tank for beginners
Replies: 10
Views: 2653

Re: best plants for a non-soil tank for beginners



Yes, Zorchzon Swords are indeed easy to grow, and I've found Anacharis to be quite hardy as well. In fact, Anacharis is similar to a cactus in the real world - it's extremely resilient and can thrive in various conditions. I must admit, though, I did manage to kill my first batch within a week ...
by kinoble
Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:13 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: best plants for a non-soil tank for beginners
Replies: 10
Views: 2653

Re: best plants for a non-soil tank for beginners


I'm a bit concerned about your setup - with 0 nitrates, it'll be tough to sustain plant growth long-term. Are you planning on using any fertilizers, either in the water column or substrate?

Also, what's your lighting situation like? What kind of lighting are you using, and how many hours a day ...
by kinoble
Fri Apr 08, 2022 1:07 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: best plants for a non-soil tank for beginners
Replies: 10
Views: 2653

best plants for a non-soil tank for beginners

I'm new to using live plants in an aquarium, and I've set up a 10-gallon tank with small smooth stone pebbles instead of standard gravel and no soil. The water parameters are balanced for my fish, with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrates.

So far, I've got:

- 3 Anacharis Bunch Elodea Densa
- 1 Dwarf Pennywort ...