Recent content by jams

LOL, Yep, most of my fish are used to me staring at them, but bring out the phone or camera and they are shy. They are getting used to it. But the best photos come when I am a few feet away and zoom in. Works for me. Still no idea of the sex. Good Luck!

With my pair they both have the tail filaments. The female is the larger, the male does color up more during the breeding ritual. My pair do lock lips but the juveniles I have raised do also. I call it sparring, it is a site to behold. No real damage, As mentioned I along with others are 50%...

@Laser Your title caught my eye. Bolivians one of my favorite. I have breed and raised hundreds and still only about 50% correct sexing them. I recently sent a trio to a member on another forum. We both thought they were all males. Turns out 2 have paired up and spawned. Just goes to show you...

? ? Not sure if Oto, but definitely not Siamese Algae Eaters. Here is a pic

Thanks for the comments. I guess beginners luck. As mentioned just 7 months into this great Hobby. I have looked at alot of tank builds. Trying to make it my own, just need some foreground in the 55. Something like a carpet but I am not injecting CO2 so I am limited on what might work.. I just...

Thanks, Wow, you read my mind. Last night looking at it I had the same thought. I just added it about 3 weeks ago and it took off. So I decided to do some underwater gardening. 1st pic when I just added the Wisteria 2nd pic all ready posted and here is the pic after my gardening.

Thanks the 55 Community was started end of January and the 10 Planted Shrimp Tank is about 6 weeks old. Here is a pic of the 55 from the beginning.

Just a 7 month old Newbie here. I know "Not Another One" Well here goes. 55 Planted Community 10 Planted Shrimp and Snails Thanks for viewing.

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I have a crowntail Betta. I had a nerite with him for a couple of weeks but he kept pecking at it and flaring would not leave it alone. Decided to move the nerite. Trying again with a Mystery. Just caught him flaring at the Mystery. He is so ornery, but he better get used to it. Or I'll move...

You could try some Filter Fiber, it will help in catching any debris. I stick it right on top of my HOB. Works great, when it gets dirty remove and replace. Water Crystal Clear.

Get a snail Mystery or Nerite. My largest Mystery is a character, likes to parachute drop from the top, and its all over the tank. Just make sure they have something to eat. Mine love zucchini, algae wafers and also the algae. Oh, and Brussels Sprouts.

Agree with all. Snails need food. I do not clean my back glass just for snails and SAE's.

76 Been up and running for 7 months

I have a 55 Planted Community with 6 Black Skirts, 6 Black Neon, 7 Platys, 2 SAE's, 6 Cories, 1 Opaline Gourami, 2 Amano Shrimp, 4 Mystery Snails, 3 Nerite snails. Just to give you some ideas, And of course you could up the Rasboras and Tetras to 6 each.