I've had aquariums for 10 years and am currently 27 =) The past 2 years i've really wanted to start going above and beyond which my wife isn't to happy about it. But she always goes "oooooo" when I get something right lol.
Currently I have a 90Gal setup lightly planted, soon to be moderate.
1X Butterfly Loach
1X Bristlenose Pleco
18-2 White Cloud Minnows (They are just awesome!)
1X Blue dwarf Gourami
2X Red tail sharks
3X Ottos
I've been slowing turning my tank into a planted tank the past year and i've finally succeeded in doing it right and not having everything die =) I ended up with maybe 3 or 4 species of snails in the last 2 weeks which I have already noticed are reproducing like mad fire. (I dont mind the snails they are awesome!) 2 sides of my tank (the glass) is a giant wall of Algae which is totally awesome and I love it. I was thinking I should get some Assassin Snails to try and even out the eco balance of my tank which will very shortly be over-run by normal snails in this buffet type environment.
Any thoughts on the above?
And the entire reason for this thread! I have this huge urge to put some red cherries in the tank! I was thinking 10 to start off, but I have never ever had shrimp before. So my huge question is, can I use Ghost Shrimp as a test for my tank whether or not RCS will be viable?
Note: What are you guys thinking about my bio load atm? At my max, I can push out 3 watts per gallon + a 5 foot across window for daylight. I have 2 filters installed on the back which filters the entire tank 1 1/2 times every hour. Let me know if you need anymore info!
NOTE NOTE: Thanks!
Currently I have a 90Gal setup lightly planted, soon to be moderate.
1X Butterfly Loach
1X Bristlenose Pleco
18-2 White Cloud Minnows (They are just awesome!)
1X Blue dwarf Gourami
2X Red tail sharks
3X Ottos
I've been slowing turning my tank into a planted tank the past year and i've finally succeeded in doing it right and not having everything die =) I ended up with maybe 3 or 4 species of snails in the last 2 weeks which I have already noticed are reproducing like mad fire. (I dont mind the snails they are awesome!) 2 sides of my tank (the glass) is a giant wall of Algae which is totally awesome and I love it. I was thinking I should get some Assassin Snails to try and even out the eco balance of my tank which will very shortly be over-run by normal snails in this buffet type environment.
Any thoughts on the above?
And the entire reason for this thread! I have this huge urge to put some red cherries in the tank! I was thinking 10 to start off, but I have never ever had shrimp before. So my huge question is, can I use Ghost Shrimp as a test for my tank whether or not RCS will be viable?
Note: What are you guys thinking about my bio load atm? At my max, I can push out 3 watts per gallon + a 5 foot across window for daylight. I have 2 filters installed on the back which filters the entire tank 1 1/2 times every hour. Let me know if you need anymore info!
NOTE NOTE: Thanks!