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I've read in several threads on various forums that a shovel full of topsoil from your yard contains more nitrifying bacteria that you'll ever grow in your filter. Just read an article that supports that idea...though not directly related to the nitrogen cycle. I'm not making any scientific...

That's what I'll do. I'm moving towards having a heavily planted tank. It's nice when a trimming is almost full grown already Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

Those two aren't blocking all the light, but there are others. I was just surprised how long they got so quickly. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

What do ya think? Time to trim the plants? I've been neglecting then for a while apparently. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

65 gal dirted community tank. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

So I'm pretty sure our blue balloon rams laid eggs. I noticed this morning that one of them was sequestering itself in a part of the tank it usually doesn't hang out in. I also noticed it was (uncharacteristically) very aggressive towards ANYTHING that got near it. Looked closer..... Looks like...

Lol yeah the angels in particular are not shy! I've done a lot of fiddling in the tank, so my hands have been in there a lot. They swim right up to my arms while I'm planting/trimming etc. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

Short video of my tank https://youtu.be/wrukweB2Lms Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

Thank you mrs h2012. I really like it Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

My pH runs at 8.0, so not as high, but certainly in the higher range. Most community fish will adjust to pH, though 8.8 is a bit high. How are you testing for pH? When ever I get really off test results I always retest before acting. Make sure your results are accurate before doing anything...

Thank you. I'm hopeful I can remove the bags of gravel soon. The piece on the right was added at the top and allowed to float till it water logged and sank. I'm just waiting a while longer to make sure the larger piece stays put. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

So I haven't posted on here for a while. I've had some ups and downs with the tank. All my plants started melting. Nothing, except the plants that were already tall were doing very well. Finally decided that I needed more light. Threw a second led light on top, pulled the dying plays, floated...

Thanks for the reply. We ended up increasing our school of regular danio instead from 8 to 16 Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

I agree with Stacy, start with what you have and add to it, mostly I would just say be aware that the hight can create challenges such as needing more light or dead spots. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

I forgot to mention the powerhead. I find it helpful to run one lower in the tank line suggested. I have a canister filter and have the out flow direted near the surface to help with agitating the water surface for gas exchange. It doesn't allow for much current lower down. I put a powerhead...

Its hard to say if the 24/7 will be enough light without knowing the dimensions of the tank and what you are doing. I have a 65 gal (2 foot tall) and started with a finnex planted + 24/7 light. I love the fully automated feature. Plenty of light to see the fish, and it really brought out...

I am finding lots of conflicting information about how large giant danios get. Profile pages list them at 6 in, while youtube, and forum posts list them more like 4 in. Anyone have personal experience that can help clarify? I'm thinking of adding some to my tank, but would be hesitant to...

We have been using it on the 24/7 setting. I started a little bit of an experiment 2 days ago. I still use the 24/7 overnight to get moon and sunrise effect, but once the light starts going towards regular daylight I turn it to max and leave it at max until late evening. Its only been two days...

Finnex planted plus 24/7 Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

A little of both. Some have stayed (so far as I can tell) the same for a month. Others have melted away. I think the ones that melted away might have been a bit overshadowed by other plants. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

Delapool and caliban Thank you for responding. I originally assumed I was in the medium light range, but I'm finding that shorter plants (less than about 8" when planted) struggle, but the same type of plant, if a little taller when planted will grow very quickly. This leads me to believe that...

Without having a meter to actually measure the amount of light at different points in your tank, how do you know if your in the high/medium/low range? For example I have a 65 gal tank (36" wide 24" tall 19" deep) with a single finnex planted + 24/7. What range does that put me in? Sent from...

Gzeiger You have made three previous statements, which one are you withdrawing? Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

Gotcha. Yeah. I think you might be unloading thise at a lfs. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

Hope you got something you actually wanted as well? Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk