My 5 Gallon Journal :) - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

speckz · 03-20-2008, 07:46 PM

Nice tank! I'm not sure if you have a background, if not then I would consider getting one. Makes it easier on the eyes.

Karackle · 03-21-2008, 11:43 AM

Thanks! Yeah, i just have a black background, I like the way it makes the plants and fish "pop" thanks for the tip though!

Also....I posted an Oto update in my Oto thread (i meant to do it in this one but i picked the wrong thread....silly me!) But for those who are wondering, 2 of the 3 are doing great, the 3rd is AWOL, but i haven't seen a floater or found a body. They DO eat algae wafers though! So that makes me happy, i know they'll eat supplemental food. YAY! The full(er) update is here: Ok, Decided to go with Otos but....

Also, i'll be sure to get some updated tank shots soon, i did a little pruning but then kept keaving my camera at work (oops!) and now i need to do some pruning again! But once that's done, i'll post new pics

Karackle · 03-31-2008, 04:07 PM

Well it's been a while since I posted a photo update, so here's a quick one of the pruned and regrown tank. I think I had the camera on the wrong setting though because this one is blurry (sorry it looked good on the little tiny camera screen!) so i'll have to get a better one this evening!

And my Happy Betta:

And one of my chubby otos:

JessieVB · 04-15-2008, 12:57 PM

Hello there!

I've come to see if there are any updates. How are the oto's doing?

blindskate · 04-15-2008, 12:59 PM

i love that the betta is in a big tank =)

Karegg · 04-15-2008, 01:08 PM

I really like the look. Nice tank! Still enjoying the otos?

Karackle · 04-15-2008, 01:41 PM

JessieVB - The tank is still doing well, i need to prune out some stalks of cabomba that aren't as happy, and move around some of the shoots that are doing really well. The Crypts had a melting fit but are all growing new leaves again! And the Wisteria is doing really well. The Otos are still doing great, they're both chubby and energetic! I'll try to get some updated pictures posted soon, tonight if I can!

Blindskate - thanks! Yeah he really seems to love it in there, he's much more active than when i had him in a 1.5g

Karegg - thank you so much! And yes, i love the Otos! They're a great addition to the tank

Paty · 04-15-2008, 04:13 PM

Very nice looking tank!

Karackle · 04-15-2008, 06:19 PM

thank you very much!

Karackle · 04-17-2008, 12:42 AM

Here are some photo updates of my 5g. I did a fair bit of pruning on the Cabomba so it's looking a LITTLE sparse at the moment, i think i'm going to try to keep the cabomba a little sparser though and leave the Wisteria thick and full (if i let them both get forest like, where will anyone swim?!

) I was having trouble getting good photos of the tank tonight, so here's a few. I was able to get a few really good pictures of my Betta though, so i'm including those as well

As always, questions, comments, concerns, suggestions are all welcome! Thanks for looking, I hope you enjoy!

My 5 gallon tank with no flash (using a couple different settings):

03-21-2008, 11:43 AM	#12
Karackle Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 290	Thanks! Yeah, i just have a black background, I like the way it makes the plants and fish "pop" thanks for the tip though! Also....I posted an Oto update in my Oto thread (i meant to do it in this one but i picked the wrong thread....silly me!) But for those who are wondering, 2 of the 3 are doing great, the 3rd is AWOL, but i haven't seen a floater or found a body. They DO eat algae wafers though! So that makes me happy, i know they'll eat supplemental food. YAY! The full(er) update is here: Ok, Decided to go with Otos but.... Also, i'll be sure to get some updated tank shots soon, i did a little pruning but then kept keaving my camera at work (oops!) and now i need to do some pruning again! But once that's done, i'll post new pics __________________ 20gH Planted tank, 5g Planted tank 1 Crested gecko who has a 60g Hex paludarium in the works 2 Dogs, Leo an 11 year old Bichon/poodle mix, and Cody, a 3 year old Poodle. I enjoy having a zoo to care for!

03-31-2008, 04:07 PM	#13
Karackle Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 290	Well it's been a while since I posted a photo update, so here's a quick one of the pruned and regrown tank. I think I had the camera on the wrong setting though because this one is blurry (sorry it looked good on the little tiny camera screen!) so i'll have to get a better one this evening! And my Happy Betta: And one of my chubby otos: __________________ 20gH Planted tank, 5g Planted tank 1 Crested gecko who has a 60g Hex paludarium in the works 2 Dogs, Leo an 11 year old Bichon/poodle mix, and Cody, a 3 year old Poodle. I enjoy having a zoo to care for!

04-15-2008, 12:57 PM	#14
JessieVB Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 135	Hello there! I've come to see if there are any updates. How are the oto's doing? __________________ Pete's Tank: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...php?albumid=34

04-15-2008, 01:41 PM	#17
Karackle Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 290	JessieVB - The tank is still doing well, i need to prune out some stalks of cabomba that aren't as happy, and move around some of the shoots that are doing really well. The Crypts had a melting fit but are all growing new leaves again! And the Wisteria is doing really well. The Otos are still doing great, they're both chubby and energetic! I'll try to get some updated pictures posted soon, tonight if I can! Blindskate - thanks! Yeah he really seems to love it in there, he's much more active than when i had him in a 1.5g Karegg - thank you so much! And yes, i love the Otos! They're a great addition to the tank __________________ 20gH Planted tank, 5g Planted tank 1 Crested gecko who has a 60g Hex paludarium in the works 2 Dogs, Leo an 11 year old Bichon/poodle mix, and Cody, a 3 year old Poodle. I enjoy having a zoo to care for!

04-15-2008, 06:19 PM	#19
Karackle Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 290	thank you very much! __________________ 20gH Planted tank, 5g Planted tank 1 Crested gecko who has a 60g Hex paludarium in the works 2 Dogs, Leo an 11 year old Bichon/poodle mix, and Cody, a 3 year old Poodle. I enjoy having a zoo to care for!

03-20-2008, 07:46 PM	#11
speckz Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 28	Nice tank! I'm not sure if you have a background, if not then I would consider getting one. Makes it easier on the eyes.

04-15-2008, 12:59 PM	#15
blindskate Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA BEACH Posts: 182 Images: 8	i love that the betta is in a big tank =)

04-15-2008, 01:08 PM	#16
Karegg Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 165	I really like the look. Nice tank! Still enjoying the otos?

04-15-2008, 04:13 PM	#18
Paty Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 78	Very nice looking tank!

04-17-2008, 12:42 AM	#20
Karackle Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 290	Here are some photo updates of my 5g. I did a fair bit of pruning on the Cabomba so it's looking a LITTLE sparse at the moment, i think i'm going to try to keep the cabomba a little sparser though and leave the Wisteria thick and full (if i let them both get forest like, where will anyone swim?! ) I was having trouble getting good photos of the tank tonight, so here's a few. I was able to get a few really good pictures of my Betta though, so i'm including those as well As always, questions, comments, concerns, suggestions are all welcome! Thanks for looking, I hope you enjoy! My 5 gallon tank with no flash (using a couple different settings): __________________ 20gH Planted tank, 5g Planted tank 1 Crested gecko who has a 60g Hex paludarium in the works 2 Dogs, Leo an 11 year old Bichon/poodle mix, and Cody, a 3 year old Poodle. I enjoy having a zoo to care for!

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