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Undecided on what I'll keep in this tank. Initially I was thinking Boraras Brigittae or Red Cherry Shrimp. Being I'm considering shrimp I decided I should checked my KH&GH. Test was done using API liquid kit. KH is good but the GH had me puzzled, apparently the water here in Alabama is quite...

Thank you! I figured the more I plant the sooner it will fill in.

I planted heavily this go around. I did the whole swap a week ago, so it's not new growth yet. Haha I have roots and I've seen 1-2 runners.

Long story short I started over. New 5 gal tank. Went with Controsoil Black for the substrate.

Changed the substrate out to Eco. UpAqua was screwing with the PH plus the CO2 just was keeping it to low. I'm staying on top of water changes and things are leveling out more.

I'd advise getting at least an Aquatek regulator. Within 2-3 months the aquatek will pay for itself versus buying those mini refill tanks. I'm using the Aquatek mini and I have 2) 20oz paintball bottles so I have one to swap out once empty. I know that Fluval kit/model will work with the...

Checked water levels and wow.. haha looks like a got a busy road ahead. I forgot to put PH in the pic but it was very light blue here's the rest.

Thanks! CO2 is in!!! It's set at 1 bps as of now lights are set for 8 hours split up between morning and evening. CO2 comes on and goes off 1 hr before lights on/off. Once I feel as if I have a good reading from the bubble I'll add 4-5 Tetra I have in my 50g. I wish I could've set the tank...

I had time last night so planted 2 stems of Ludwigia and my Arrogant Blue Buce arrived yesterday. C02 has been delayed another day... USPS has served me pretty well but this is ridiculous says it'll all arrive today so fingers crossed. Hopefully the grass will bounce back

I was leaning towards the back left for the Ludwigia. Maybe I can get some planted after work. Thanks!

Journey into something small to maybe expand upon...Here's my 50g tank that my wife finally let me have. It's been up and running for 6 months I think. Haven't had any huge issues and the algae is at a minimum. So time to push myself and put all of the reading to use. Any how back to the Spec...

Some of the sag has greened up. I figured it would melt maybe come back. I got it free so not a terrible loss. I'm using 2 Finnex Planted + fixtures now vs the stock bulbs. Lights run 7.5 hrs a day split up for morning viewing and evening. I buried the roots but I did make sure the rhizomes were...

New piece of wood came in. This is what I've gotten so far. I see ordering some more plants. My Dwarf Sagittaria doesn't seem to be doing well. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I like that idea I'll see if I can find another piece. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I'm kicking myself for not getting more driftwood... I feel like it looks great on the far left side. I know the right side will look better once the Dwarf Sagittaria takes root. The Java fern on the right looks out of place and the middle looks empty. Any ideas? I'm already searching for...