Shoal & Stem

Tank 101

Started August 3, 2026

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Scaper's Notes

First adult tank in some years, learning on the go

Tank Details

10 gal · 37.85 L·20.2 × 10.2 × 12.8"activeDisplay Tank

Source Water

RO / RODI

Flora & Fauna

16 species

Tank Health Score

Health score coming soon.

Water Parameters

Latest reading

Sep 15, 2026

Temp74.0°F
pH7.6
General Hardness300ppm
Carbonate Hardness81ppm
Ammonia0.25mg/L
Nitrite0.00mg/L
Nitrate0mg/L
Phosphate1.50mg/L
Chlorine0.00mg/L
Copper0.00mg/L
Iron0.50mg/L
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Trim & reshape

First plant trim

Did a plant trim of mostly the dwarf sagittaria and removed any overgrown or yellow/ripped leaves from the stem plants a
Update

Hardscape

The hardscape of the tank includes two seiryu stones and two pieces of manzanita wood. Just learned the stones are what’
Update

Stocking Plan

I would like to house Gardneri Kilifish one male and two females, with the potential of a small school of ember tetras i
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