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 ...
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- Wed Dec 04, 2024 6:50 am
- Forum: Cichlids
- Topic: Keeping a jewel cichlid in a community
- Replies: 7
- Views: 100
- 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.
- Fri Nov 01, 2024 11:59 pm
- Forum: Fresh Water Plants
- Topic: How to plant crinum calamistratum
- Replies: 10
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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.
- 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 ...
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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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 ...
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 ...
- 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.
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.
- 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 ...
- 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.