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Fragile
Key moment
The driftwood in the tank previously was too fragile. I hadn't glues or epoxied any of it to solidly attach it, SO of course, it fell. All of it fell. It destroyed the previous oasis type version and is now this! I'm not complaining because I learned…
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GREEN
I added some new plants today!
Anubias Nana petite
Christmas moss
Dwarf Sagittaria
Alternanthera Lilacina
The oasis is looking more and more like... An oasis 🌊🌴🫧🩵🌿
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Layout change
BIG changes
Key moment
I completely remodeled this tank. Previously it had one large piece of driftwood sitting in the very middle (the only place it would fit). So, I replaced it with several strategically placed pieces to form a more interesting and aesthetic design. All…
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DIY C02
I pulled the trigger and got a DIY ZRDR C02 cannister generator with a solenoid valve timer. I DID have to take the entire thing apart after setting it up the first time, waiting an entire day for the C02 to develop and it didn't work (one of the spr…
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Sunday funday!
I spread out some of the dwarf baby tears from Nimbus's tank along the substrate in The Magic Tree. I placed new Amazon Swords and terrestrial plant roots to the back of the tank. They're looking great and I can't wait to see how they grow! I placed…
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Chloramine tap
So, I found out my city started using chloramine to filter our tap water 🙄... Making it even more difficult to start a new tank with. I've been on it with Prime and Stability but I just ran out of the Stability bottle and ordered another one. It's l…
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First level reading
Levels are testing high for ammonia and nitrites without any stock. Will wait another week before testing again, could be a mid cycle spike. Will also be testing tap water for chloramine/ammonia.