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Wasn't sure where to put this so thought here was as good as anywhere. My plants, especially my Ludwigia repens has decided to go brown and holey is there anything I can do to help it? Water wisteria is growing fine I did trim the Ludwigia a couple of weeks ago and replanted the tops upon advice...

So after a fishless cycle of 4 weeks I bought my first fish yesterday! Four False Julii Corys! They are gorgeous! My question is what are good tankmates that I could get to go in with them? It's a 14.8 gallon (56 litre tank).

Got the API Freshwater Master Kit today and these are the results. PH is 7.6, ammonia is 0.25ppm, nitrite are 0ppm, and nitrate is 10ppm. Second photo shows the high PH as 7.4. Am I doing good for a 2 week and 2 day fishless cycle? '][/URL] '][/URL]

Just found the Water Sprite I think although it has a different Latin name to the one you gave Byron? https://www.pro-shrimp.co.uk/aquarium-plants/2818-ceratopteris-thalictroides-tropica-water-sprite-5703249005106.html Would one plant do for the size of my tank? Or is it best to wait and try...

I definitely hope to have around ten S&P corys ;) and the four to six Sparkling Gouramis. I just need to wait to find out if the store can source them for me with their next order. It might even be months before I get them but I'd rather wait.

Thanks guys you're brilliant and have been so helpful! Have ordered the Seachem which should be arriving later in the week. I calculated the dosage I will need via their website and it is 1.2ml. I received an email this morning from DHL saying the black background I ordered is coming this...

'][/URL] Do you think I should get more plants? I realise I am getting Sparkling Gouramis and they need a lot of cover. Also is there anything I can use to help keep my plants healthy? Or should I wait until I'm fully cycled?

OK so I have had the plant confirmed by Fishkeeper Scotland as Lobelia cardinalis https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/lobelia-cardinalis-586-p.asp and they have also put in my request for Salt and Pepper Corys and Sparkling Gouramis the next time they do an order for fish they will put my request...

I've messaged the store with the photo to ask them for an I.D. so will let you know.

Echinodorus rings a bell ... I'm sure it's a type of that.

Here's a better photo if anyone can I.D? I'm not very good at identifying plants and have tried looking online. There are 3 bunches in the tank

I actually have no idea. My Mum chucked out the labels by accident and haven't found them online yet. I think the feathery one at the back is water wisteria? Anubias grow huge though don't they?

'][/URL] Just a little update. I removed the plants from their pots and spongy coverings and planted them in the sand. I moved the bogwood to a better position (I think) and, I don't normally go for cutesy things, but I was at Pets at Home today and loved the heart ornament so had to get it...

I love tiger barbs and the green ones too! I will daydream about them but for just now I adore the little pygmy corys can't wait til I get some! And completely agree with you about tank size etc hence all the questions I want to get this right and do it properly ;)

Have a drink on me you need it after my endless waffling! :beer:

It is 56 litres which when I put in Google said it is 12.3183 imperial gallons sorry didn't know the difference between US and imperial :oops:

Oooh really? I thought that would be too much for a 12 gallon but that sounds great! :D

Would four or five habrosus mix with four or five pygmeus or is it best to get all of one species? And would that be including four or five Gouramis?

OK thanks! Thinking a group of five or six pygmy corys and some Sparkling Gouramis will be enough for this tank and give me hours of delight watching them :)

Oh wow it looks awesome! I have plant envy :D

Perfect thanks again Byron! And they will be OK with the lid down?

I recently bought my first aquarium on Sunday and it's cycling in prep for my first fish in a few weeks time! I do have some plants already but was wondering if I should get more? Fish-wise I'm looking at getting dwarf rasboras, sparkling gouramis and pygmy cories. I read that floating plants...

Thank you both. Yes having different fish at different levels is important. I have set my heart on the Sparkling Gouramis now :oops: lyn the tank was a birthday present from my Mum which we saw instore and there's no way I'm getting a bigger tank now after sorting this one out and plus my Mum...

Water Sprite will be the next thing I buy. I also have my list of potential fish species if you could say yay or nay to what I have and tweak that would be great! Will only be wanting two species (not including pygmy corys). Salt and Pepper Cory (definite) pH 6-8, temp 25-27°, dH 2-25° Lamb...

Thanks Byron. I'm seriously considering getting some floating plants.

OK Salt and Pepper Cory (Corydoras habrosus) is a definite. The one I really think would be best and the one I like most out of the pygmies. I'm heading towards getting Green Neon Tetras (Paracheirodon simulans) now instead of Black or possibly just Neons but will wait and see. And to add a bit...

Have topped it up a bit :good: '][/URL]

That's the heater ;)

It's definitely not near the lights when closed. I think I'd prefer it to be filled higher. Maybe not with the kettle this time? Put water conditioner in on Sunday, dose of Microbe Lift Nite Out II bacteria as per instructions yesterday and today. I also did my first tests for ammonia and pH etc

OK dokes. Do you think I should fill the water up a bit more so it's nearer the top? '][/URL]

Thank you I do really appreciate all the help and advice! Would this air pump be good? I don't want one that's too big or noisy https://www.therange.co.uk/pets/fish/fish-tank-accessories/tetra-aquarium-air-pump/#423284

Also would like two or three little snails too which would be the best kind to get?

No offence taken sorry! I'm just excited about this new venture and want to get it right :rolleyes: Corys are a definite just need to figure out what's going in with them lol

I know I am restricted by the size of tank. Personally I would have got the other one but as my Mum was paying for it I went with her choice. To quote my Mum 'It's only for a few fish' but I of course want to maximise the opportunity of having fish so would like a choice. Hence so many questions...

The tank this morning. '][/URL] And the filter. '][/URL] Is there anything else plant wise or accessory wise you think I should get? Obviously I don't want to find out after I've added fish as it will stress them out.

Yes I'm cycling the tank it will be a few weeks before I get fish. I added ammonia last night and I'm waiting for my test stuff to arrive. Will look into airstones. I've also been looking at moss balls. Panda Corys are delightful! I will wait for a while then message the store again r.e. Pygmy...

First pic taken last night... '][/URL] And second pic taken earlier tonight... '][/URL] Can definitely see a difference ;)

Thank you so much! I was told the Sparkling Gourami was also a good fish for a nano set up :) '][/URL]

Could you please send me a link to the other post please Byron? Just looked at Ember Tetra and they are beautiful wee fish.

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