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Bayer's the way to go. Harsh but effective. Just rinse well after. Learned that the hard way when my fish got sketchy after a dip.

True. Salt's more of a preventative. For active pests, gotta go nuclear. Just make sure you're not overdoing it, or you'll stress the plant more than the bugs.

Alum dips are my go-to for stubborn pests. 1 tablespoon per gallon of water, soak for 3 hours, then rinse. Kills most hitchhikers without wrecking the plant. Just don't use it on mosses, they'll melt.

Stylophora can be slow to start. Mine took six months to branch, but once it did, it exploded. Patience is key, but double-check those params like everyone's saying. Also, what's your temp stability like?

creek7 wrote: ↑Mon May 19, 2025 12:24 pm Yeah, CO2 can be sketchy with these guys. Also, watch for any signs of Neon tetra disease, it's a real bummer. Quarantine new fish if you can.

Exactly. Neon tetra disease is no joke. Look for fading colors or curved spines. Once it's in the tank, it's hard to stop.

zen_9 wrote: ↑Mon May 19, 2025 11:50 am Thanks for the advice, everyone. Gonna try adding some Ember tetras and cut back on the filter flow. Appreciate it!

Good call. Just monitor the Embers at first, sometimes they can be a bit nippy if underfed.

Neon tetras thrive in soft, slightly acidic water, so your pH is good. Keep nitrates below 20 ppm, they're sensitive. For tankmates, avoid anything aggressive. Ember tetras or Corydoras work well. Feed them micro pellets or crushed flakes twice a day, small portions.