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Plus 1 more baby guppy
Saw one dart into the Java fern trident, super tiny.
Update
Baby guppies
Found three more baby guppies. Not sure when they were born. Two of them look to be about the same size as the most recent batch so they must’ve been eating good here in Guppy Wood and our more than likely from that same batch born in t he last week.…
Problem
Java fern mini trident
Looks actually less than 5ppm nitrates. Going to start dosing APT 3 in response to Java fern trident mini showing deficiencies in older growth by yellowing and brown spots and necrosis. Could also be potassium but going to start with nitrates first.…
Trim & reshape
Rotala Blood Red
Planted BR that was just stuffed into the other plants into the actual substrate. Also, moved bunches apart a little to give bottoms more light
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Layout change
Anubias Nana “nangi”
Key moment
Added “nangi” from TC cup I got at Petsmart. Gel was browned and starting to mold. But rhizomes and leaves still healthy. So added it to the tank to save it and convert it. About 4-5ish clumps
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Buce
Key moment
Added more Topfin (Petsmart brand) Buce “Brownie” tissue culture. Unknown exactly which kind ) Making a total of 10 clumps to convert. 3 clumps from previous are doing well so far. Also added one clump from Shrimpville that was originally from Buce P…
Solution
Check Valve
Installed new co2 check valve. Hoping it doesn’t restrict flow like the other one
Trim & reshape
Bacopa Carolina Red
Trimmed and Replanted Bacopa Carolina Red. Bare lower stems so replanted tops
Milestone
New cylinder
Key moment
Picked up my now full co2 cylinder I got from Amazon for $64 and returned the the temporary cylinder back to Linde on Sunset. Their refill/swap cost is about $40. DJB gas place is cheaper at only $28. Will go there next time
Update
Guppies
Couple still surfing every now and then. Definitely all look either prego or full. Suspect that they ate a lot since I put some Kats shells yesterday. Going to fast the tank again today. Dosed 2 capfuls of stress guard
Update
Kats and Bacter AE
Added 7 shells (extra because fish are picking at it, and 1/2 scoop of Bacter
Observation
Pregnant guppy
Pregnant Guppy is restless still. After adding a couple of capfuls of stress guard. Doesn’t seem to be related to water parameters or co2 levels or the cardinals. One guppy joins her every now and then surfing before returning to graze. Prego will al…
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Tuning
Dialed down bubbles to slower than 1 per second as pH is still lowering even after lights are on. Likely because not a lot of plant mass yet. Need it to stay at 7.3-7.4 during photoperiod and not get any lower than 7.1
Observation
Co2
After tuning co2 again now. Started with 1 bubble with no change after 20 mins, change to 2-3 bubbles and after 1 hr and a half, reached 7.4 pH. So turned on lights. Drop checker is green, no gasping or hanging out at the top by the guppies. Cardinal…
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Retuning co2
Fully degassed sample is at 8.2, meaning that tank should get to 7.2. Started with one bubble/sec. Starting was 7.8. After 20 mins no change. Increased to 2 per second
Observation
Pregnant female
The biggest female, more than likely very prego is glass surfing. Not sure why. All other fish are acting normal. Dosed 4 capfuls of stress guard.
Update
Co2
Current bubble rate of 3-4 a second without the check valve has now brought pH down to 7.3 after an hour. Increased aeration a bit because guppies were hanging out at the top, not gasping just sitting more at the top than usual. Turned lights on now.…
Update
Removed Check Valve
Check valve was causing issues with flow of co2 into atomizer
Observation
Still no pH drop
After an hour at previous bubble rate, upped it to twice the number of bubbles. Going to check again in an hour
Solution
Check valve for co2 line
Check valve originally put on was plastic and cracked under pressure. That’s why co2 levels weren’t rising. Replaced with metal one. Will run co2 same bubble rate , 3 ish a second at 40 psi for an hour and see
Observation
Co2
After doing water change, pH was at roughly 7.9 (7.8 before, 8.0 is regular tap) so I’m assuming it was 7.9. After an hour of co2 at current bubble rate, no change in pH. Increased needle valve more. Will give it another hour. Fish look fine. No gasp…
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Mystery
Added smallest mystery to tank to help clean up glass
Update
Bubble count
After 2 hours of co2 ( with lights on) no ph drop. Adjust needle valve to push 3-4 bubbles a second
Observation
Male guppies tails look ragged and bit
Both male guppies have a bit of raggedness in their tails possibly from the tetras biting them. Dosed stress guard two capfuls
Layout change
Added couple more giant hairgrass
Key moment
Added more giant hairgrass from a betta world and trimmed off some dead ends from all of them
Update
Took out back of media
Took out bag of media in tank and put it in ms piggy tank. Removed profiler sponge temporarily
Layout change
Rotala H’ra
Key moment
Planted one bag of TC Rotala hra
Milestone
Setup co2
Key moment
Co2art regulator with UNS pro inline diffuser. Starting with 1 bubble a second at 40 psi working pressure should
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Blyxa Japonica
Key moment
Planted 6ish bunches of Blyxa that I got from Etsy
Update
Stability
One last capful of Stability
Update
APT Zero
Started Dosed 5 pumps of APT Zero. Bottle is a few years old so not sure on how good it is now. Will dose daily. APT complete has been ordered and should be here soon
Update
Stability
2 capfuls for new cardinals
Update
Kats shells
Put in 4-5 shells for the Amanos and nerite
Update
Bacter AE
Dosed half a scoop to help create biofilm for the Amanos
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Stability
Dosed 2 capfuls of Stability
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Introducing fish and amanos!
Acclimated guppies, Amanos and nerite.
Trim & reshape
Completed planting
Finally completed planting! Now to to just let settle until tomorrow and I’ll transfer the fish back
Rescape
Flooded tank and planted
Key moment
Finally flooded tank and began planting.
Update
Added a few Kats shells
Added a few into holding tank for Amanos and nerite since not a lot of bio film. Added extra since guppies are eating it
Update
Filter
Filter has been running on tank water since beginning the rescape on 06/27. Temporarily turned it off to squeeze out filter sponge in tank water to improve flow. Cleaned Lily pipes and hoses too
Update
Gave Rachel’s fishes
Rachel’s offspring 3
Rescape
Began rescape!
Key moment
Moved fish to tub. Uprooted all plants and removed hardscape. Amazed at the big crypt that hadn’t moved since I planted it 4 and a half years ago. Super healthy roots and lots of runners. Put the plants in a clear tub, with an airstone and heater so…
Trim & reshape
Gave anacharis bunch
Gave Anacharis bunch to Rach
Update
Fixed Thrive low tech
8 pumps of low tech Thrive
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Update
Mini Java fern trident!
Added trident to tank for new scape .Bought off eBay seller qualitysubmergedplants. B2G2
Observation
Flashing?
One of the Orange tail juveniles looked like he was flashing. Not sure if it’s just the flow by the plants on the left
Update
One of the females giving birth
So far caught 5
Observation
Rachel’s guppies
Noticed Male was swimming up by the airstone like the female was so moved him initially with female and put into hospital tank. Male started to shimmy and then chase female in hospital tank so I moved him to the 15.
Update
Dosed NilocG Shrimp
5 pumps
Observation
Female (largest) hovering near airstone
Largest guppy from Rachel ,orange tail, started hovering top of tank near airstone. Moved to breeder box with airstone just in case she’s going to give birth and so she didn’t have to continuously swim against current. Fish will shiver at the top the…
Update
Bacter AE
Dosed 1/2 scoop of Bacter AE to grow biofilm for the snails to grow
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Ferts
Dosed 5 pumps of APT Zero and 3 pumps of NilocG shrimp specific AIO. Watch for algae levels and growth in Rotala
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New plants
Added 3 Java fern narrow, 3 anubias nana petite and 3 barteri, 2 red flame swords. One root tabs under 2 red flame sword
Trim & reshape
New plants and driftwood
Removed couple of older pieces of driftwood yesterday and over the weekend. Added new driftwood piece with Christmas moss glued on. Removed a ton of moss with algae