20 Gallon Biotope

[Alexwm125]

No I totally noticed that too it was just for ideas. Then you could specifically research those species elsewhere.

Lol no stubbornness you just want a dope biotope!

And lol to the Extraspecialbonusfish


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[SpaceFish42]

Alright! I'm finally getting started on this tank! Today I added Rotala, wisteria, and some app bogeymen bulbs. Here is the tank right now, I still have to take out all the non-native plants, but it's a start.

 

[Alexwm125]

I thought you'd given up! Glad you're still on it!

No pic tho

Edit there is now a pic lol


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[SpaceFish42]

Aargh! I hate auto correct! I meant aponogeten, not app bogeyman. And here is the picture.

 

[Alexwm125]

Is that driftwood? Kinda looks like rock to me for some reason.

I like the positioning of it. It's not what I would expect for placement but it makes a cool little shallow area at the top.


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[SpaceFish42]

I tried to plant the Rotala, but it kept floating away, and the danios were biting me. I know they're only a few centimeters long, but they are evil! And having eight little fish all biting my hand feels really weird. ? I've finally decided on the stocking plan too. It's going to be just zebra danios, glass fish, and maybe some invertebrates. Although I might change it...

 

[SpaceFish42]

Is that driftwood? Kinda looks like rock to me for some reason.

I like the positioning of it. It's not what I would expect for placement but it makes a cool little shallow area at the top.


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It's fake driftwood from Petsmart. I don't like it very much, but the danios seem to.

 

[Alexwm125]

I tried to plant the Rotala, but it kept floating away, and the danios were biting me. I know they're only a few centimeters long, but they are evil! And having eight little fish all biting my hand feels really weird. ? I've finally decided on the stocking plan too. It's going to be just zebra danios, glass fish, and maybe some invertebrates. Although I might change it...

Sounds like a good stock. I am excited to see how those glass fish look.


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[ImACoolguy]

Glass cats are pretty cool. They lie live plants from what I have heard. Can't wait to see how this turns out


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[SpaceFish42]

Glass cats are pretty cool. They lie live plants from what I have heard. Can't wait to see how this turns out


Caleb

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I was considering glass cats, but heard that they're really shy. I actually meant these:

 

[Alexwm125]

Also the glass cats might get a bit big for the 20. They like groups and they get like 4" long.

I knew you meant those tho


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[SpaceFish42]

Today, if I get enough time, I will take out the crypts and other non native plants, and make a second attempt at planting the rotala.

 

[Alexwm125]

lol watch out for the viscous danios! In excited to see this pan out. And see the new stock!!!


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[SpaceFish42]

What would be the best way to reduce the flow of the filters, but still get good filtration/circulation? I have two large HOB filters, so it is quite turbulent. The danios seem to like it, but slower moving water would mimic their natural habitat better.

 

[Alexwm125]

Maybe a fine netting so that it slows it but still allows a bit of flow through?


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[SpaceFish42]

Does anyone have any experience with Puntius Manipurensis?

 

[SpaceFish42]

I finally got around to working on it! Now the setup is lacking some plants, but it's a start.
Sorry about the horrible picture.

 

[Alexwm125]

Hard to see but good start. Have you added any stock or just remove non native plants?


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[SpaceFish42]

I'm not adding anything new until the tank is completed. It's hard enough trying to work around eight danios!