2.5 Gallon Photo Log - Page 10 - Aquarium Advice

**Purrbox** · 08-28-2006, 05:25 PM

The Rasboras are doing wonderfully. They are out and about most of the time. Occationally they get a little skiddish and will dash off into hiding, but most if the time they're back out in the open in short order. I'd definately recommend them to anyone looking for a fish for a nano.

Sounds like I might get a chance to try a pair of Pseudomugil Gertrudae as well. From what I understand they should get along great with the Rasboras and are nearly as small. While their colors aren't quite as stunning, they have beautiful fin display that more than makes up for it.

**Purrbox** · 08-30-2006, 10:56 PM

Got a nice shot tonight of the Boraras Brigittae posing in front of the Didiplis Diandra. Of course I was only trying to get a pic of the Didiplis Diandra, but the Boraras Brigittae insisted on being in the shot.

Jchillin · 08-30-2006, 11:31 PM

Very nice. Makes a nice backdrop for a passing fish.

travis simonson · 08-30-2006, 11:59 PM

Man that's a tiny little guy if he can make D. diandra look that big. Looking very good Joy

**An t-iasg** · 08-31-2006, 01:21 AM

How many rasboras do you have in the 2.5 gallon?

I have seen Pseudomugil gertrudae and if you get them I don't think you'll be disappointed!

**Purrbox** · 08-31-2006, 01:36 AM

I have a pair of the Boraras Brigittae and would be looking at adding a pair of the Pseudomugil Gertrudae which would pretty much max out the bioload for this tank. Hopefully there will still be a smidgen of room to allow me to add a few Cherry Red Shrimp once I have enough in the 10 gallon to share with the other tanks.

**Purrbox** · 09-17-2006, 12:09 AM

Now that I've got CO2 levels back under control, the BBA is starting to recede. I thought I'd get a pick showing the scape overgrown with Didiplis Diandra.

I also got a nice shot of the HC which is actually doing well after I gave up on it and removed all of it except one small piece and a couple of floaters.

Jchillin · 09-17-2006, 01:44 AM

Oh my! That's some insane growth.

Glenc · 09-17-2006, 03:08 AM

Very nice, glad to see the HC is coming back for you. I have just about got my ten with BBA under control, C02 was low and I didn't start dosing soon enough. Your tank is looking great!

**Purrbox** · 09-24-2006, 12:07 AM

Well I recently did a little work on the light fixture and simplified how the lights are suspended above the tank. Check out this thread for a description and pic of the original setup. Basically I replaced the straps with Mounting Cable Ties, which are zip strips with a loop on the end to allow them to be mounted. I find that this is just as effective as the straps were, was easier to setup, gives the tank a cleaner look, and is a bit more stable. I very pleased with the results.

08-28-2006, 05:25 PM	#91
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,382	The Rasboras are doing wonderfully. They are out and about most of the time. Occationally they get a little skiddish and will dash off into hiding, but most if the time they're back out in the open in short order. I'd definately recommend them to anyone looking for a fish for a nano. Sounds like I might get a chance to try a pair of Pseudomugil Gertrudae as well. From what I understand they should get along great with the Rasboras and are nearly as small. While their colors aren't quite as stunning, they have beautiful fin display that more than makes up for it. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

08-30-2006, 10:56 PM	#92
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,382	Got a nice shot tonight of the Boraras Brigittae posing in front of the Didiplis Diandra. Of course I was only trying to get a pic of the Didiplis Diandra, but the Boraras Brigittae insisted on being in the shot. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

08-30-2006, 11:31 PM	#93
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	Very nice. Makes a nice backdrop for a passing fish. __________________ _________________________________

08-30-2006, 11:59 PM	#94
travis simonson Hortipath Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,038 Images: 32	Man that's a tiny little guy if he can make D. diandra look that big. Looking very good Joy __________________ “There is something in the quality of a good translation that can never be captured in the original.” -William Gibson

08-31-2006, 01:36 AM	#96
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,382	I have a pair of the Boraras Brigittae and would be looking at adding a pair of the Pseudomugil Gertrudae which would pretty much max out the bioload for this tank. Hopefully there will still be a smidgen of room to allow me to add a few Cherry Red Shrimp once I have enough in the 10 gallon to share with the other tanks. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

09-17-2006, 01:44 AM	#98
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	Oh my! That's some insane growth. __________________ _________________________________

09-17-2006, 03:08 AM	#99
Glenc Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,071	Very nice, glad to see the HC is coming back for you. I have just about got my ten with BBA under control, C02 was low and I didn't start dosing soon enough. Your tank is looking great! __________________ 125 gallon, Crypt green gecko, Crypt undulata "broad leaf" Lobelia cardinalis small and large form. H.corymbosa "compact" Crypt parva, Downoi, Bacopa. 2x 150 Wt 10000k HQI Metal Halide, 2x 65 Wt 6700k-Colourmax

09-24-2006, 12:07 AM	#100
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,382	Well I recently did a little work on the light fixture and simplified how the lights are suspended above the tank. Check out this thread for a description and pic of the original setup. Basically I replaced the straps with Mounting Cable Ties, which are zip strips with a loop on the end to allow them to be mounted. I find that this is just as effective as the straps were, was easier to setup, gives the tank a cleaner look, and is a bit more stable. I very pleased with the results. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

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