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by floatie
Tue Mar 11, 2025 5:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choosing the right tankmates for dwarf gouramis
Replies: 13
Views: 3167

Re: Choosing the right tankmates for dwarf gouramis


I've got two male dwarf gouramis in a 20-gallon community tank, and they're doing alright. The slightly bigger one gets a bit testy at feeding time, which isn't a surprise. I've also got another 20-gallon tank that's currently empty, but I'm planning to stock it with some algae eaters and a couple ...
by floatie
Tue Mar 11, 2025 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choosing the right tankmates for dwarf gouramis
Replies: 13
Views: 3167

Re: Choosing the right tankmates for dwarf gouramis

I can vouch for this. My 29g tank was a disaster with a single dwarf gourami. It started with just him, 6 cories, and a dozen neons. But within a week, everyone was running for cover. The gourami would patrol the entire tank, bullying everyone for food and territory. I thought plants and decorations ...
by floatie
Tue Feb 11, 2025 4:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Caring for mystery snails
Replies: 4
Views: 3289

Re: Caring for mystery snails

I came across this tip that adding crushed eggshells to the tank can provide the necessary minerals for the snails' shell growth, I'm pretty sure it was from a video or a forum post somewhere.
by floatie
Wed Jul 17, 2024 6:01 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: help finding a name for my betta
Replies: 13
Views: 3450

Re: help finding a name for my betta

Honestly, no idea why, but Thanos just popped into my head - not a huge fan of the movies or comics, but that's the name that came to mind.
by floatie
Sun Aug 06, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dojo loaches information and care
Replies: 3
Views: 876

Dojo loaches information and care

Hi everyone, I'm hoping you can help me out with some conflicting info I've been getting about dojo loaches. I'm thinking of getting just one and I've got a few questions to clear things up.

First off, do dojo loaches need to be in groups or is one okay on its own?
I've also got a 13g tank (24 x ...
by floatie
Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:28 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why java fern thrives in one tank but not others
Replies: 11
Views: 2933

Re: Why java fern thrives in one tank but not others

The joys of fishkeeping - a hobby that starts innocently enough, with the simple goal of creating a peaceful aquarium, and yet somehow morphs into a full-blown obsession. Before you know it, you're juggling multiple tanks, and suddenly you're an expert in water chemistry, aquatic life, and plant care.
by floatie
Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:27 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why java fern thrives in one tank but not others
Replies: 11
Views: 2933

Re: Why java fern thrives in one tank but not others


I've had similar issues with a couple of shoots, I think it might be due to the rhizome getting damaged when I split them. What type of fertilizer are you using, and do you have fish in any or all of your tanks?


I took another look at the pics and I think some shoots are just naturally stronger ...
by floatie
Tue Mar 29, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why java fern thrives in one tank but not others
Replies: 11
Views: 2933

Re: Why java fern thrives in one tank but not others

I've had similar issues with a couple of shoots, I think it might be due to the rhizome getting damaged when I split them. What type of fertilizer are you using, and do you have fish in any or all of your tanks?
by floatie
Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:02 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: floating plants for my aquarium
Replies: 8
Views: 2769

Re: floating plants for my aquarium

Let's face it: duckweed.
by floatie
Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cory's sitting at the bottom of the tank
Replies: 5
Views: 1489

Re: Cory's sitting at the bottom of the tank

I've got 4 cories in my tank and they often do their own thing, sometimes all bunched up, other times spaced out. Feeding time's when they get active, swim around, grab a bite, then settle back in. Occasionally they'll surface for air, do a few laps, then head back to their favorite spots - and that ...