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by medic23
Wed Dec 04, 2024 6:50 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Keeping a jewel cichlid in a community
Replies: 7
Views: 100

Re: Keeping a jewel cichlid in a community

I concur with the assessment that this mix won't work in the long run. Jewel Cichlids have a notorious reputation for turning aggressive as they mature, and I fear your Opaline Gourami and RTBS may not be able to withstand their wrath.

I'm not overly familiar with the Ctenopoma, although I do know ...
by medic23
Sat Nov 02, 2024 3:48 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: How to plant crinum calamistratum
Replies: 10
Views: 1408

Re: How to plant crinum calamistratum

Vyno9 posted a picture of one not too long ago, and they're quite similar to water lily flowers - pretty classic, actually. But from what I've gathered, they only bloom when they've got surface leaves.
by medic23
Fri Nov 01, 2024 11:59 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: How to plant crinum calamistratum
Replies: 10
Views: 1408

Re: How to plant crinum calamistratum

As long as it's got some leaves and roots, I think it'll be alright. I've found that after they've flowered, they seem to produce a load of new bulblets, so fingers crossed that'll be the case here.
by medic23
Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: How to plant crinum calamistratum
Replies: 10
Views: 1408

Re: How to plant crinum calamistratum

Just a heads up, Charlie, these plants can take off quite rapidly once they're established, so be prepared for them to outgrow their space quickly.

Sorry Akasha, but what I mentioned earlier about the Crinum bulbs doesn't necessarily apply to all bulb plants. From my experience with tiger lotus ...
by medic23
Fri Nov 01, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: How to plant crinum calamistratum
Replies: 10
Views: 1408

Re: How to plant crinum calamistratum

When planting Crinum Calamistratum, I'd recommend trimming the longer roots to prevent them from getting tangled and to promote healthy growth. Clear off the worst of the brown layers on the bulb, but don't remove too much as you want to be able to see a good portion of it above the substrate ...
by medic23
Sun Sep 22, 2024 12:14 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A rock idea discussion
Replies: 9
Views: 1280

Re: A rock idea discussion

I vaguely recall a post somewhere about a 3D aquarium background that used polysytrene as the base structure, then someone applied a top coat using this DIY rock method to achieve that natural rock look.
by medic23
Sat Sep 21, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A rock idea discussion
Replies: 9
Views: 1280

Re: A rock idea discussion

To be honest, this technique is more suited for hard water tanks. The homemade rocks will buffer the water to some extent.

If you're considering using coflake sand, it's worth noting that it'll give your rocks a much coarser texture, making them more prone to crumbling. Take a look at DIY live ...
by medic23
Sat May 11, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Change in mopani tree colour
Replies: 4
Views: 640

Re: Change in mopani tree colour

I've had a couple of bits of mopani do that, to be honest I've never really given it much thought but it's clear it's got you worried with a sick fish.

I've never really looked into why it happens, but I can see why you'd be concerned about a connection with your fish's illness.
by medic23
Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: need help with stocking and equipment
Replies: 2
Views: 384

Re: need help with stocking and equipment

Don't worry, it's just the nature of the beast when posting in specialized sections - the experts who can help you might be tied up with work or catching some Z's. As you drill down into the sub-sections, the pool of knowledgeable folks willing to chime in gets smaller, and that's reflected in the ...
by medic23
Thu May 11, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Keeping angels with cichlids?
Replies: 14
Views: 1920

Re: Keeping angels with cichlids?

I've spent way too many hours staring at a screen, my typing speed is now almost on par with the secretaries, though I must admit they leave me in the dust when it comes to spelling.