redsea's 20g Freshwater Build

[redsea]

3/22/13 - YouTube

Here is the video. It might help to see more detail if the video is in HD.

[Rivercats]

Honestly they look fine to me.

[redsea]

Thanks!

I was thinking that maybe they seemed to look a little thin because of algae wafers possibly getting sucked up by the filter. Once they start to break I part, I see them moving around a little bit. I would like to think that is pretty unlikely, however.

[redsea]

I have never actually witnessed algae wafers being sucked up, but I was thinking that maybe it happens when I leave the room......

[Rivercats]

Try adding bloodworms, frozen is fine, as this add more protien to their diet and helps condition them. Cory's are omnivores and need a variety of foods and not just plant based ones.

[redsea]

Thank you.

So frozen Bloodworms? That sounds good to me, next time I am at a LFS I will be sure to pick some up for my little guys. Are there any other frozen foods that Cories enjoy that I can pick up?

[Rivercats]

That's one of my staples but you don't need many at all and I always dethaw them in a dixie cup with tank water and then pour all the "red" liquid off before feeding. It just seems less messy for me.

[Scottyhorse]

My fish go crazy for blood worms. You should try giving some to the fish!

[redsea]

Thanks both of you, I will definitely pick some up next time I am at a LFS!

[redsea]

Does anybody know what this fungus-looking thing is on my Bacopa?

[leftyfish]

Could it be snail eggs?

[redsea]

I hope not! Lol. I did get all my plants either in tubes or bags on the "shelf" at PetSmart.

Thanks so much for posting, I appreciate it a lot!

[leftyfish]

I think the bags are snail free, not sure about the tubes. If they say snail free then most likely not snail eggs. I can't make the pic bigger to see it closer, on my phone

[redsea]

Thanks. Maybe it is a Cory egg that wasn't eaten and now has fungus?

[Rivercats]

It is something that has grown fungus/mold on it. Just clip the leaf with it off and it will be fine.

[redsea]

Originally Posted by Rivercats

It is something that has grown fungus/mold on it. Just clip the leaf with it off and it will be fine.

Thanks Janis!

[redsea]

When should I take out my filter floss to rinse the particulates out of it? Or will that kill my bacteria?

[Ian086]

Originally Posted by redsea

When should I take out my filter floss to rinse the particulates out of it? Or will that kill my bacteria?

When ever you like really. I usually do mine from my canister every 8wks. Really depends on your stock levels etc. Just remember to rinse it in old tank water and don't let it dry out....

[redsea]

Thank you!

[FishingMouse]

I just do it when it seems like my filter isn't working like it should, showing signs of slow and clogged flow