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They have one like that at the LBS. It's actually a bunch that they trimmed to make it look like a big tree.

My Giant Baby Tears that I planted a few weeks ago are doing well, except for the occasional uprooting by dwarf plecos. :-/

Plecos do have a heavy appetite and like protein also as they get larger. If they don't get enough to eat, they will wreck your plants. I started a planted tank some years ago and I realized that that is one of my worse purchases. They should be in a larger than 55g and with Oscars and such...

I figured as much. I'm trying to establish a planted tank and have some artificial grass as well. Maybe 0.1% will make it. :angel:

...the Barbs were feasting on them. I hope that some of them find their way to safe havens. I also have Dwarf Puffers so I'm not sure if any of the Corys will survive.

When planting, do you leave the foam and lead weight on the plant? I planted some plants months ago and left them on. Now the plants have developed roots and I'm thinking of removing the foam and lead weight. Thanks in advance.

Oops. It's a Rio HF-12 pump.

I have the Rio 10. It is quiet as long as I don't let it touch the sides of the sump. I like the shock absorber feet that come with it. I have mine suspended with zip ties. Very quiet that way.

I may not be able to answer that one since I have a different type. Try here: