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Sand
Key moment
I've re-scaped Nimbus' tank with sand and inert Fluval aqua-soil. His plants weren't doing great and he was always busy picking at the bottom for things. Now I can see what he's picking at and clean it more readily when it's gunky. I added another dr…
Observation
Betta bed
I absolutely adore coming in to Nimbus's room in the morning and seeing him dozing in his little Betta bed. It's so cute, whoever invented this idea deserves a prize! I might add a little Christmas moss inside of it so he can have a softer bed. I not…
Update
WE MADE IT
Mr. Nimbus's tank is fully cycled and he is one happy fish! And I'm a happy proud mom 🩵🫧🩷 pH -7.3 CH -80 GH -100 Nitrate -4 Nitrite -0 Chlorine -0 Ammonia -0
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Observation
Nimbus modeling 🥹
He is just such a pretty fish, I really can't believe I got so lucky. He is so curious about everything and I can see the little gears working in his brain (however tiny it may be) ☺️ I hit the jackpot with this boi. Also, you can see the growth that…
Update
Flaring and bubbles 🫧
Nimbus is EXCITED lately. I'd say he's ECSTATIC even. He's been constantly building bubble nests and chasing his reflection, while flaring on and off all day. I realize this could be exhausting and stressful for him, so I ordered a matt black vinyl s…
Update
Blackbeard
Black algae is clumping on Java fern leaves and Amazon sword. I believe it is dying off with the 48hr lack of light. Nimbus is happy to have his daylight back.
Problem
Frog bit melt
I've notice the frogbit roots gathering algae or gunk and 'melting' off. I believe the air stone I added to the tank has added too much movement to the water. Will be removing it.
Problem
Black algae
Still having the black beard algae problem on the frog bit and the java fern. Covered the tank with a towel to inhibit light growth. Nimbus isn't happy about it 😅...
Problem
Plant removal
I removed the Ludwigia. It was surging the Black Beard algae population.