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I'm glad to see things are going smoothly so far, but I do want to caution you about interpreting fish behavior. It's easy to assume we know what's going on, but the truth is, we can't always be certain. For instance, that chasing you mentioned - it's possible it's just a case of Mossy asserting himself, but it's also possible it's a sign of something more. I'm not saying it's definitely aggression, but rather that we should be aware of our own limitations when it comes to understanding our fish.

That being said, it's great to see the nano fish swimming freely and not hiding in the plants. And I have to say, I'm loving the new photos - I spotted some kubatoi and a hillstream loach hiding in the back there! Your tank looks stunning, with beautifully established plants and a wonderful selection of nano fish. Would you be willing to share more about your tank setup and stocking? I'm particularly curious about the various species you have in there and how you've managed to create such a thriving environment.

I'm glad to see the tank's inhabitants are getting along for now. However, I must caution against making assumptions about fish behavior. It's easy to misinterpret their actions, and we can't always know their true intentions. While it's a good sign that the nano fish aren't hiding, I wouldn't be too confident that the chasing is just a case of "get out of my way."

I love the new photos, by the way. I spotted some kubatoi and a hillstream loach hiding in the back. The tank looks beautiful, with long-established plants and a great variety of nano fish. Would you be willing to share more about your tank setup and stocking?

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P.S food, I've got a few things on the go to keep everyone happy and healthy. I hatch brine shrimp weekly, freezing what's left over for later. I also use a mix of commercial foods like crushed Fluval bug bites, Neutrafin flakes, algae wafer, Hikari crab cuisine, Shrimp king complete, and Hikari Betta gold. Occasionally, I treat them to some homemade goodness made from a blend of beef heart, tuna, salmon, crab, prawns, boiled egg yolk, spirulina powder, and mixed blanched veggies, all mixed with a bit of Epson salt to avoid any digestive issues. I sometimes throw in leftover brine shrimp for good measure. Sundays are no-feed days, except for any fry I might have at the time.

breezyoak wrote: ↑Thu Mar 27, 2025 8:44 pm Hi everyone, I've recently taken in a betta from a friend who's had to stop keeping fish due to health issues. I was hoping someone could help me identify the type and maybe tell me a bit more about him from the picture. I'm not too familiar with Bettas myself. He was in a community tank before and seems to be settling in fine with his new tank mates.

I'm so jealous of your fish's menu, it's like they're dining at a five-star restaurant. I've been eyeing some kubatoi for ages, but I had to settle for purple emperor tetra instead - maybe next time I'll splurge and get both. Your tank setup is seriously inspiring me to set up another tank ASAP.

I've got amanos and cherry shrimp, but I've never kept vampire shrimp before - what's the experience like with them? Are they as low-maintenance as the other inverts?

Sorry to hear about the parasite issue, that's a nightmare to deal with. I had a similar experience with camallanus worms, it was a real pain to medicate the whole tank and strip everything down. Glad to hear your fish are doing better now.

That Fluval light looks amazing, I'm definitely considering upgrading from my Nicews. They're okay, but I want something brighter and more reliable.

No root tabs or ferts at all? I'm guilty of forgetting to use mine all the time, lol.

I love your plant selection, especially the limnophila - it's one of my faves too. I've had great success with it, and it's always a hit with the fish and shrimp.

Rotala's always been a challenge for me, I've tried a few different types but they never seem to thrive. Maybe I just need to try again.

And how on earth do you grow dwarf baby tears without CO2 and ferts? Did you use the dry start method or some other magic trick? I'd love to see a full tank shot or follow a journal thread if you've got one.