Recent content by monk3y

I was using AqAdvisor to determine my tank's stocked status. I was wondering if the filter capacity isn't as important if the tank is well planted.

I have a 20 gallon long planted tank. It's currently stocked with 1 dwarf gourami, 6 platys, 4 bronze corys, and what I just found out to be 1 emerald catfish :facepalm:. The emerald has been hiding the whole time and has been extremely panicked when he is out. I added more things to hide...

On the contrary, I think I should apologize for my commentary. By the way your tanks are absolutely gorgeous.

Show some of your fish and plants in video form, pictures don't capture enough of the motion :) Planted 20 gallon fish tank - YouTube

Looks amazing, where did you get the drift wood?

It depends on the helmet, say a Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, or LSU helmet and fish would get real sick but they might make it, a Georgia helmet would probably lead to all the fish commiting immediate suicide. I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure a Florida Gator helmet would make the fish thrive...

Once I returned to fish to my friend I starting itching for a replacement so I headed to different fish stores around town. Surprisingly I found the tanks in Petco to be the most clean and filled with happy fish. I hope I don't regret this but I got another dwarf gourami :facepalm:. If he...

Well, it didn't go well. The Goldy got along with everyone until it was feeding time to an hour after (constant attacking of both corys and platys). Well I gave it an honest effort. My friend will have to keep her.

There are plenty of threads about DGs getting sick or even dying. Has anyone had prolonged success with these beautiful fish or is the US aquarium stock all sick?:fish2:

I might try it out. I am definitely planning on getting a larger tank in the coming year so this might work out. Worst case scenario I an always return her to my friend's tank.

I currently have a 20 gallon long planted tank with 6 platys and 5 corys. Everyone gets along and the tank has been established for a month and a half now. I did have a dwarf gourami when I started the tank which died very quickly of unknown causes. In any case one of my friends has a female...

I have sand as substrate and have a few plants. I'm looking to give the fish some extra hiding spots. Do you prefer driftwood or rocks? Also do you know of any reasonably priced online vendors?

Thanks everyone, I do want to add some rocks, just not sure what kind would fit in.

I've noticed quite a few of the leaf ends, on the java fern, sprout roots and in some cases new leaves. What's the best course of action if I want to have more java fern in my tank?