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[Marconis]

Fresh off the fishless cycle, finally got fish in here a month later! Had a massive die-off of Rummynose Tetras over the weekend for an unknown reason (only 2 remain); purchased 10 Red Eyed Tetras today. Absolutely loving them. Nothing better than popping on the moonlights with some jazz on the speakers.

 

[philipraposo198]

So you lose a bunch of fish on the weekend and rather then figuring out what happened or waiting to see how the survivors hold up, you thought it was smart to add 10 more fish?


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[Marconis]

So you lose a bunch of fish on the weekend and rather then figuring out what happened or waiting to see how the survivors hold up, you thought it was smart to add 10 more fish?


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Yes. The survivors are just fine; there is nothing else to figure out. My water parameters are absolutely fine. I attribute it to not acclimating them long enough, as they are Rummies. They didn't like something about my water. So I bought a hardier Tetra from a different shop and acclimated them for two hours. They are absolutely fine.

Relax there, pal. Please don't be condescending.

 

[Marconis]

Added more of the fake grass. Not sure if I like this or a complete hardscape better, it's very tough to decide.

 

[mrmikelee]

Is that wall paper in the back?

 

[emerald76]

I'd add more stuff behind the DW piece as the change from the tall plants to rocks is very abrupt. Looking good!


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[Fresh2o]

Nicely done! That background is really interesting. I recognize those plants (I had most of those in a previous tank). DW, rock placement, and overall layout is visually appealing.


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[Marconis]

Is that wall paper in the back?

Nope, it is fake rock and looks very realistic in person. I've since removed all fake plants. Not only is aquascaping difficult with then, after having live plants, they just look crappy. The hardscape only is real nice.

 

[mrmikelee]

Nice, looks real good. I'm aiming to do something like that. I have all natural plants but looking to make background more realistic

 

[Marconis]

This is what it looks like now. Added gravel on top of the sand...absolutely love it, I feel like it looks more natural.

 

[Rodeo one]

'Relax there, pal. Please don't be condescending'
Well played .
Tank looks good.


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[Brookster123]

I think your tank looks very sharp! Miles would gladly drop it like it's hot in there any night

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[Fresh2o]

This is what it looks like now. Added gravel on top of the sand...absolutely love it, I feel like it looks more natural.

I did not think it could get nicer...I was wrong. Has a deep stream bed type of look. The stones and DW are really emphasized. :thumbs:


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[Marconis]

Thanks for the words, all! You should see it with the blue LEDs!

 

[Cthulhu]

This is very nice! Did you make the background yourself?

 

[Marconis]

This is very nice! Did you make the background yourself?

Thanks! Nope, I bought it from Universal Rocks on Amazon. They are amazing.

 

[amyb_70]

Wow looks great. How do your live plants hold up with sand? I killed most of mine with the sand.


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[Marconis]

Wow looks great. How do your live plants hold up with sand? I killed most of mine with the sand.


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I don't have any live plants in here. I used to have a 10 gallon with a sand substrate and my plants did horribly.

 

[amyb_70]

Thank you for the reply


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[Marconis]

Changed it up a little. I added a silk Amazon Sword for some color accent, as well as put electrical tape along my LED strip to create a more realistic lighting environment (not fully displayed here). Sorry for the blurry photo, it's hard to keep steady with a cell phone.