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Oh. I was talking about the brigittae species, not the maculatus species. But I see what you mean. I guess @Colin_T might help about Australian LFS's.

I think 5 less Boraras (from the 27 fish I originally was going to stock with) would be enough for me. 65% stocking level is enough. Although it's slightly above 60%, it should do. I would keep them in even numbers. Anymore than that would be stated as 'overstocked'. I'm doing lots of research...

@GaryE @Colin_T What are some good, peaceful Bornean tankmates (that go with Boraras and Parosphromenus) for my upcoming 21 gallon Borneo blackwater paludarium setup? And what houseplants and marginal plants complement the peat swamp forests of Borneo? And here's the stocking currently:

It's Thursday. Doing some designs currently and doing more research on the species I picked for the setup.

@GaryE What's the recommended pH range for Bucephalandra sp? I might plan to keep them in the paludarium, either submersed or emersed. Are they good plants for a paludarium?

Hmm... That would be interesting. I heard a user on the forum saying that 20-30 is the minimum group size for Boraras, in one of my earlier threads. I'm focusing on the Bornean species, not breeding them yet. I'm not good at breeding fish, so research is definitely needed for these fish when...

Today's Wednesday. Do Parosphromenus sp go along with Boraras brigittae well? The O'Connor LFS has 60cm x 45cm paludariums (30cm water height, holds 81L, and 60cm plant height, cost around $700), so I need at least 27 Boraras brigittae and a trio of endangered Bornean Parosphromenus species...

What are some good tankmates for Boraras species native to Borneo? I'm thinking of setting up a big Bornean peat swamp forest paludarium for either chilli or phoenix rasboras, and I'm trying to think of a native tankmate that thrives in blackwater setups and are common in Australian LFS's. I...

Sorry for the break. It's Tuesday. Doing more research and priced out the Boraras species sold at the LFS.

Hi @Colin_T, is 30 Boraras merah enough for the minimum school count? I might have to stick to custom-made because the workshops use shallow paludariums, which have poor design to the setup and that any fish can jump out of the design. I'm choosing a bigger, custom made paludarium with more...

Are there any small tank mates of Boraras merah native to Borneo (Boraras merah's range)? Tomorrow I'm asking the LFS hosting the paludarium workshops if they do custom-built paludariums (65cm length x 45cm width, 35cm water height, 25cm plant height) for the workshops. They're closed on...

Oh. Right. I understand that most fish are not appropriate for the setup because they can jump. I know you're concerned about the fish jumping because of the design of the paludarium. I know I'm a beginner, but I'm still learning as I go. I wish they had a higher water level for the paludarium...

Hi @GaryE, May we talk about the Boraras merah and the paludarium tomorrow please? I have to go to bed now, so I will see you in the evening my time. :)

Yeah, I understand but it's a 60cm paludarium, the biggest one that the LFS offer at the workshop. The Boraras merah at the LFS are probably captive bred as per Australian government fish importing laws. They're expensive currently so I will try and keep at least 10 Boraras merah. But I...

I get that. I don't have my own spare tank yet, and I'm planning to get a separate aquarium in the future because I'm ready to look after another aquarium. Practice makes perfect. Practicing however, would be a great idea because I can improvise the setup I would need to fit the fishes' natural...

Hmm, I was thinking because of that the water height (14cm) may not be suitable for bettas and because of the paludarium not having a lid, they can jump out. Do Boraras merah jump out of the paludarium? They're incredibly tiny and it will be my first time owning them, if I adopt 9 fish to form a...

Yes, but I wanted some advice on the appropriate size of paludarium for Boraras merah. I was thinking of a 60cm but that's the biggest my LFS goes. I'm planning currently and doing all my research on fish that could do well in a 60cm paludarium. I don't have a paludarium yet, I might do a...

Hi @Essjay, A question for you: Do you enter your tanks on TOTM competitions? We would like to see one of your tanks being entered in the competition. I wish you luck on your shrimp and community tanks. What's your routine on your tanks?

I get it now. Like in the actual year you graduated. Maybe in the 70s? you graduated high school, not the dinosaur age, but you're trying to be funny. :) 1970s were a different time in Perth. I survived high school, let's hope I survive Year 12 this year. Did you do a class reunion after you...

Are there any tips and tricks when keeping Boraras merah in a 60 x 35cm paludarium? The water height's 14cm and the rest for the plants is 22cm. and I fear that they might jump. I pick them over a betta because of their tiny size and I need to keep 9-11 of them so they are in a big school. I'm...

Yum. I do have an understanding about the fishkeeping hobby. Older people might not like aquascaping but young people do. We live in a generational gap. I'm going to join the class of 2024 in October. What year were you the class of what? What did you learn when you were a Year 12 student...

Just went back home from Milky Lane, it was great.

Oh, and @Colin_T, welcome to the weird world of burger restaurants, where burgers and drinks have weird names. :) I like the occasional burger meal. Milky Lane is not as fast as Maccas' when it comes to serving food, but does fit the definition of 'fast food'. I might have the burger with...

There are burgers, milkshakes, sides and dessert in here. Have you read the menu? Yes I will go, but not my younger sister. She wants to stay home. Yes, I have been to the Elizabeth Quay restaurant, but not the Curtin restaurant yet. I don't drink alcohol, and never will as an adult, so I'll ask...

Good morning @Colin_T, the family and my brother's friend are going to a burger bar called Milky Lane. There are currently two locations in Perth (Elizabeth Quay and Curtin University, the one we will go to), with a third location going to be doing a grand opening soon. Here's the menu of the...

It's Sunday. I'm patient and I'm spending my own money for the paludarium workshop. I usually save my money for stuff I do.

Hi @CaptainBarnicles, How's your rainbowfish tank going? I hope the rainbows are doing great, they look stunning. I understand that you might not want another rainbowfish tank for now, but I can give you ideas about planning one. In my world, I did another 60cm paludarium design sketch (but not...

Today's Saturday. I have to wait patiently for the fish store's future paludarium workshop dates. When it's 4 April, they will tell me the dates. My brother's leaving for Canberra for a schools convention in two days' time. I have lots of time for ideas and to think. I was thinking about the...

Here's the fish store's (Aquotix is their name) past paludarium builds years ago from their Facebook page, that I'm trying to get inspiration from. They did look cool and I wish I had them. I like the ones with mist on them. They're cool. I'm focusing on the water bit at the moment, so it may...

Yes, good idea. I was picking between Betta splendens, Boraras merah/brigittae and Microdevario kubotai for the project. I know that you didn't like aquascaping, but you did try your best in doing aquarium plants for fish. Older aquarists, like you, may not like aquascaping, but young people do...

Now, @Colin_T, other than the plants you mentioned for the paludarium, is Cryptocoryne parva and Lemna minor suitable for the setup? Also, how can I make my paludarium more attractive (other than the waterfall, misting system, etc)?

It's Friday. Sometimes I struggle at times. The tetras are doing okay currently. Will do a water change tomorrow. What fish (other than a betta) can fit the a 29L water level of a 60 x 35cm paludarium? I'm choosing between Betta splendens, Boraras merah/brigittae and Microdevario kubotai. I fear...

Hmm, I wish I have a 10L myself, but it's my younger sister's former tank. And it has a teeny tiny crack on the bottom left side that I can barely see.

I guess it's training season. Training my mind to become a good person. I remember the things I do, such as feed the tetras, water changes and other stuff. My mind is very different compared to other people. I seem to do it a lot. Even though things are different, I want to train myself on being...

What aquatic plants are suitable for the paludarium (except very big ones)? I'm only looking for very small ones that fits in the 14cm water height of the 60 x 35cm paludarium.

Today's Thursday. Much calmer than yesterday. Sometimes life doesn't always go at the right direction. I am doing some sketches about paludarium designs I might do in the workshop. It's the small changes that have a massive impact. The LFS hasn't confirmed if there are anymore paludarium classes...

I will post screenshots from the video. I found an Aquarium Info video that caught my eye. It is a massive build, it does fit an axolotl neatly. Is the build a paludarium or a riparium? I'm saying this because the poster hasn't mentioned what type of build it was in the video. It's essential to...

Ah! I'm just going for a fish only paludarium for now.

They look different in my opinion.