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My knowledge in fishkeeping keeps getting higher as time goes on, and as time goes on, I want my tank to look more and more natural. I am going to convert my tank over to an Asian biotope. That means only fish and plants (for the most part) from Asia. Most of my plants are currently of an Asian origin: Crypts, Java Fern, Cyperus helferi, and Rotala rotundifolia. I'll take out my Ludwigia repens and Amazon Swords at a later date. I plan on adding new Cryptocoryne (the Crypts that I got from gel packs have not done nearly as well as the ones I got from Peabody's Paradise), some Hygrophila (one that would contrast Cryptocoryne well), Blyxa japonica, more Java Fern, another type of stem plant (Rotala/Pogostemon), and possibly some Corkscrew Val. I haven't decided on a foreground plant yet, but I won't take up the entire foreground.
In terms of fish, I have a good idea of what I'm going to get. Kuhli Loaches, Panda Garra (more of them from my current 2), and Harlequin Rasboras for sure. I'll get some type of small Gourami, and maybe another schooling fish (haven't found a good one that'd fit well in the community). The stock would look something like this in my tank:
6 Kuhli Loaches
4 Panda Garra
4 Assassin Snails
10 Harlequin Rasboras
2 Small Gourami of some type
6-8 of another schooling fish (small--under 2.5")
In December, I'll add pressurized CO2 to my tank. It figures to be a good combo with PPS-Pro ferts and T5 HO lighting. I hope to make this project a success!
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In terms of fish, I have a good idea of what I'm going to get. Kuhli Loaches, Panda Garra (more of them from my current 2), and Harlequin Rasboras for sure. I'll get some type of small Gourami, and maybe another schooling fish (haven't found a good one that'd fit well in the community). The stock would look something like this in my tank:
6 Kuhli Loaches
4 Panda Garra
4 Assassin Snails
10 Harlequin Rasboras
2 Small Gourami of some type
6-8 of another schooling fish (small--under 2.5")
In December, I'll add pressurized CO2 to my tank. It figures to be a good combo with PPS-Pro ferts and T5 HO lighting. I hope to make this project a success!
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