The Dangora 10 Gallon Build and Log

[Dangora]

I know, can't wait. I think I'm going to start off with the pygmy cories because I don't know how much of a bio-load one betta fish would be. 5 sound like a good number of pygmies?

 

[Ellenquacker72]

6+ is usually recommended, but even though one of mine is kinda MIA the other five are still schooling together. What kind of pygmies are you planning on getting?

 

[Dangora]

I was gonna order standard corydoras pygmaeus online or ask my lfs to order them from their supplier if available.

 

[Ellenquacker72]

Yes, those are the ones i have (the label at the pet store said other wise, but anyways...) , there is also hastatus which has virtually the same behavior but the markings are a bit different, and habrosus which is more of a bottom dweller than the other 2. There are more, but those are the ones ive heard of. I tried finding the habrosus ( venezuelan cories) initially, but found pygmaeus instead. But theyre awsome

 

[Dangora]

Yeah I've done a fair amount of research on them. Another one is Corydoras sp. C144 I believe. I like it but they seem very uncommon.

 

[Dangora]

Did a pwc earlier. Just dosed to 4 ppm ammonia an hour ago; starting a new 24-hour test

 

[Dangora]

Tested again .25 for each ammo and Nitrite

 

[Dangora]

So I went into a local pet store - that has a small fish section - tonight, and noticed the small amount of plants they had in their tanks. I have a gift card that I wanted to use and the potted plants were on sale for like $4, so I figured I might as well give it a shot. I ended up with narrow leaf chain sword (pygmy sword), since it was the most decent looking plant there. I looked up on my phone and saw that it was rated as easy to take care and it only needs moderate lighting, so I gave it a shot.

Just set up my timer for the lights (probably should've done that prior to getting plants ) and got the plant in. I picked off some leaves that weren't too pleasing to my untrained eye, and took a couple pictures to add to this thread. Anyways, I want to get some java fern and some kind of moss, and maybe some anubias. I am starting to think the larger piece of wood is just too large, so I might end up swapping that out with a third piece I have soaking for a 29 gallon (which is a smaller piece).

And, without further ado, my pygmy chain sword:

 

[Dangora]

Just took the chain sword out of the pot and planted it. Hope I did okay. Found a small plant with separate roots, so I figured it was a runner and planted it a little to the left. Hopefully will be able to get some seachem flourish tomorrow.

Edit: sorry for the crappy picture, I'll try to get a better one when my water clears up a little.

 

[Dangora]

Just thought I'd throw in a nicer, more current picture.

Still considering fish! Give me some suggestions, please!

 

[Dangora]

ordered some Hemianthus Micranthemoides (Baby Tears) from Chodom. Just planted them all individually. Going to monitor them closely. Any advice is welcome and appreciated.

Feedback for Chodom

 

[Ellenquacker72]

Those are really nice! When are you planning on getting fish? Im assuming your tanks done cycling now.

 

[Dangora]

Those are really nice! When are you planning on getting fish? Im assuming your tanks done cycling now.

Haha yeah it's been done for probably over a month now. I keep adding ammonia to keep the bb alive. I'm waiting for the right fish. I really want CPDs but no one sells them locally so I need to buy them online.

 

[swimwithme]

Are baby tears easy to grow? I want some real plants to help make my tank look more natural, but I need something that requires little care.
I'm not quite done with my fishless cycle yet. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks.

 

[Dangora]

Based off what I read, low lights will make it grow high and bright will make it spread but it definitely grows well. Just use fertilizers. But I don't have any experience with it. Ask around plenty of people probably have had it.

 

[Dangora]

Got some new fish and plants the other day at the coolest LFS I know!

I got 4 scarlet gem badis (dario dario). 2 are male and 2 are female.

I also got 3 Celestial pearl danios. I'm going to pick up some more in a few weeks, assuming the tank remains stable (I'm monitoring).

My phone has been really screwy lately, but I think I managed some decent pictures:

Scarlet Gem Badis pair!

Two celestials and a scarlet gem behind the wood

Dwarf Sag with some fish in the background

Scarlet Gem Female

Crappy full tank shot

 

[Dangora]

Took some more pictures. If anyone could identify the moss like plant for me, that would be great.

 

[Dangora]

Forgot to add the pictures from my phone

Once again it would be great if someone could ID that moss

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Awesome tank!
And that looks like java moss.

 

[Dangora]

Awesome tank!
And that looks like java moss.

Thanks ! I waited a while to get the fish I wanted, but everything worked out.

The guy at my LFS didn't know exactly what it was, he said he thought it was java. I bought so many other plants that he gave me that big clump for a dollar. It's been growing well, and i think I'm going to attach it to the big piece of driftwood and a little to that fancy rock.