Shoal & Stem
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Full Tank Log

· 9 entries
Update

Rehomed Some Fish

Moved 6 mosquito fish and two neon Tetra into this tank. I think they will do well in here the larger community will spread the aggression out and the mosquito fish are as large as the Florida flag fish and very active. Will monitor for any issues.

Observation

Last Shrimp

The Florida flag fish in this tank is particularly aggressive. I think it ate all the other shrimp but this one is big enough that they don’t bother it. It walks around without fear of the other fish in the tank. I want to name it because it has a bo…
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Update

Sunday suprise

The emerald cories are doing great in the tank and there was a suprise when I looked at the tank. Looks like there is still on panda Cory left alive!

Problem

All Panda Cories are gone

All my panda cories disappeared overnight. I don't see any corpses inside or outside the tank. My only guess is that they were eaten by the florida flag fish. I have noticed that all smaller cories added to the tank tend to disappear with them around…
Update

Adding Heater

The cold water tank was fun but it was limited in terms of what I can stock. Adding a heater today so I can add more fish.

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Water changed and trimming

Love the rescape. It’s coming along nicely. My favorite part of this scape is the area with house plants growing on the driftwood. Can’t wait for the philodendron to grow in and snake around the tank.

Update

Tank cleared up

Water cleared up and everything looks good. Just waiting for plants to grow in now

Rescape

Rescape

Key moment

Moved the driftwood and plants around so it looks less cluttered. Excited for the tank to clear up.

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Update

first large tank

Key moment

this tank was my first 17 gallon tank. this is my cold water tank. i do not have any heater in there so i choose species that can handle the cold better. my home never gets colder than 68 degrees even during the winter so it has worked out well.