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Usually self sustaining tanks are the humongous tanks that are so big and heavily planted and lightly stocked that the little ammonia that is produced is eaten up right away by the beneficial bacteria. 15 gallons is a different story..not saying it's impossible...probably a little challenging...

Since the tank is really large maybe you should add a few schools of different cories (6 Julis, 6 Peppered, 6 Emerald green, etc) whatever species you like. :)

All the fish you've listed are social or schoolers and having them all in an appropriate sized school would over stock both tanks quickly! I suggest a trio of guppies and – if you can find them – a school of Pygmy Cories. I personally am not too partial to Ghost shrimp. They don't really help...

Clown Loaches are very skittish schoolers and get large so a 60 gallon long isn't the most accommodating to the clown loache's needs. :( But, up the school of Congo tetras to 6+ and they'll do great! You can even add a good amount more if you wish. In larger tanks I like to have larger schools...

Tank looks amazing, Max! Your blyxa is awesome!

Order was successfully cancelled, light should be in my possession this week..then the real fun starts! :lol:

Thank you so so so so much. Thank god it didn't ship yet! So any ideas on plants for me :) ?

Just requested to cancel the order. I'm so dumb..can't believe I ordered a cool white bulb. Just was at Petsmart and saw the bulb I needed so I'll go back there probably in the next few days.

GE 15987 8-Watt 12-Inch T5 Fluorescent Light Bulb, Cool White This is what the light I just purchased was described as. Not sure if I'm allowed to post a link or not. But this light fits in the hood I have currently for only $6.

Back in March I started a build regarding my 5 Gallon which I wanted to turn into a planted (low tech) tank. That, I achieved, and for a good 4 months I kept it going. But due to a lack of effort on my part and stress from a new school I haven't kept it put together to well and only have a few...

I like the look of the tank and that tree you have. I am not knowledgeable on canister filters and stuff, I'm stuck on my AquaClears. I will definitely be following along though, hopefully I learn a thing or two. I know you plan on running a pressurized CO2 system but I think a Quad T5HO...

Update. Been a while since a good ol' update. All my plants are doing really well! :) I gave the Micro Sword a BIG trimming and moved it to find at least 4 bushes of runners!! Dwarf Hairgrass is shooting more runners and the runners are growing in very nicely, I just wish it would carpet...

Following...any news?

My local Petsmart just started selling German Blue Rams and Bolivian Rams. The Bolivians were in their tank but the German Blues weren't any where to be seen....wonder why? Petsmart is not the best place to buy fish from :/

Like everyone else has said, a betta is fine in a filter-less tank. But water changes and such are a must, even though they breath from the surface, to keep ammonia and nitrates at none or a minimum. I would suggest planting it as well (if the tank isn't already planted) because Bettas produce...

Cories are one of my FAVORITE fish. I absolutely adore them. (especially Pandas) They are peaceful, community, bottom dwellers that are very cute and do well in tanks from 10G (for the pygmies)+. I'm not sure how much of an experienced fish keeper you are or how diligent you are at keeping your...

Is it legal to refuse to sell a fish our a tank to those ignorant people? Hopefully, it is. That is just horrible. I especially enjoyed "Mr. Jersey Shore and his ditsy girlfriend" ;)

Here are the shrimp. I'm guessing the female is on the left. FTS. Can anyone identify the plant that has a purple-y red stem and green leaves? Thanks.

Long fins aren't the only kind of fins that get nipped...Platies, Neons, Rams..none have long fins and then have gotten nipped in my tank,

Any updates? :)

One more thing..instead of getting another school of a type of Tetra maybe you should just get a larger school of Zebras: 8+. That might reduce any possible chance of nippiness.

I said to eliminate zebras and GLofish because I have found they are very nippy. Although, Tetras can be nippy Zebras are very over active, nippy fish that I really don't like. That may have just been my experience with them but you can try. I like Neons and Glowlites.

Honestly, I wouldn't add the Zebras and GloFish. With 6 Zebra Fish, 6 Neons, and 6 Glowlites you will have 18 fish + bottom dwellers and the live bearers. Lightly stocking may not seem fun but it makes the Aquarist's life SOO much easier. I'd suggest planting it, as well.

Here is what I bought just now at the LFS. The first picture is of some unknown, very pretty stem plant Next is a picture of two Fire Reds. Pretty sure I have a male and female! :)