Shoal & Stem

Waterworld

Started March 28, 2026

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Scaper's Notes

First tank ever! Loving the hobby so far, really interested in building and maintaining the ecosystem/

Tank Details

32.5 gal · 123.03 L·31.5 × 18.5 × 19.5"activeDisplay Tank

Flora & Fauna

25 species

Tank Health Score

Health score coming soon.

Water Parameters

Latest reading

Sep 9, 2026

Temp78.6°F
pH7.4
General Hardness411ppm
Carbonate Hardness71ppm
Ammonia0.00mg/L
Nitrite0.00mg/L
Nitrate20mg/L
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Update

Added magnolia leaves

Added 2 magnolia leaves to the tank for tannins. Will provide biofilm for shrimp and snails to graze on, and release tan
Trim & reshape

New plants and big trim!

Did some really thorough trimming of stem plants and drastically thinned out Java fern. Added 2 Buce, and a Anubias Nana
Update

Replaced carbon filters with crushed coral

Replaced both carbon filter inserts with mesh bags of crushed coral mixed with coral stones. Bags were small and coral p
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