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Good going on the tank! Nothing beats a free tank! As far as stocking with those parameters, I can't help but a little bit biased because these suggestions are fish that I hope to care for one day. Anyway, I think 30 gallons could be a good size for a community tank of sparkling gourami, pygmy...

Thanks for the heads up! Will definitely keep a closer eye on them here on out to look for that. If I see anything, I will have no qualms about trying to gift them to a different home. They seem do be doing okay for now, bolder and not as shy as I thought they'd be considering there's only two...

I know.... I'm thinking that I'm going to need to remove some at this point if I want to put in any new plants (maybe a tiger lotus like yours?).

I will try and remember to post a better picture of all the fish tomorrow once they've been let out of the bag

First off, I'd just like to announce to every one that I am sorry for never keeping up with these threads that I've started. I simply set them up, get to a point where I am happy with the situation, and forget to ever come back and update. So, now that it has been quite awhile since my last...

Well, the local county fair has ended for this year. I entered a crocheted sweater into the teenage needle arts, and entered some photos. I also volunteered at the fair this year, and it was really cool to get to see some of the behind the scenes. I picked up my stuff Sunday, and am only now...

I didn't mean to! Hope it didn't come across as rude, sorry!

Get some plants is what I'd say.

Hahah, please, seriously, no need. I was skipping two pages at a time trying to get through it!!🤣 I'm glad I didn't skip all the pages though, as I did find some very funny stuff and learned that you are a ginger.

On Saturday (not today, I know, sorry) I drove an hour away in order to check an aquarium club's monthly meeting. It was so much fun! This month they did a "Fish Bowl" contest, where members (I'm not a member) who wanted to could bring in their fish for viewing and judging in different classes...

I. Give. Up. There. I said it. I give up trying to binge read the last 300 pages of this thread in order to catch up. I got to almost 200, and I just couldn't pretend to even skim through it anymore! I shamelessly skip to here and will try and dutifully keep up from here on out.

What are your thoughts on the 24-48 hour method of culturing infusoria using just yeast?

Good thoughts! Yes, I am only trying to hatch a little bit right now until I get my technique down. I also thought that maybe the adult barbs could try to eat it, though it may be too small for them. Once the adults are situated in the tank, I plan to set up an infusoria culture using yeast and...

It's been about two weeks since I first set up the diy filter for cycling and bacteria growth, and I've just finished building the false bottom and divider for the spawning 10 gallon tank. I hope to start hatching the brine shrimp today. We'll see how that goes. Next is just to fill up the...

I personally prefer sponge filters with bettas. I've heard horror stories about betta tails getting caught in HOBs. And I think the current is more desirable too. Most sponge filters should do fine, especially as it is just a betta in 10 gallon, like you said. As far as air pumps go, I've tried...

Hey y'all! Not sure if this thread belongs here since it isn't going to be a long term setup, but it's at least a journal of the experience. :) So, last October, I acquired 10 cherry barbs, half male, half female. They've been doing great! The amount of breeding behavior that I see (males...

Praying mantis are my insect muses every year, and though I haven't spotted any yet, here's a pic from last year that I had kind of forgotten about! A random frog who decided to chill on the outside stairs:

Some of my latest photos! This iris was transplanted from my late great grandfather's yard (though the flowers were originally planted there by my great grandmother, who passed over a decade ago) into my own yard. These are my attempts at some still life photography from last year:

I'd say Congo tetras! I love them, they are one of my favorite tetras! I even like the roseline shark (Maybe?) in the bottom right corner!

I agree with both of y'all about the freezing. Ideally, I'll just have it setup over the summer, and put in a heater to help it last a little longer in the fall. But I'd probably break it down in October and bring things inside. It would definitely freeze, and I honestly don't trust the...

I like the little tiny baby crypt in the very front! means the big ones are doing well and sending out runners! very nice!

Also, with the material I've listed, I would be able to make this a seasonal thing, summers only. Wow, thanks! That was helpful to read! Yes, the container is longer than it is tall. I guess for now, I'll stick to just plants, the ones I originally listed as well as something that might flower...

I've been trying to do research to see what all my options were. I was leaning towards water changes, and no filter, especially with all the plants I plan to do. If the container ends up getting situated near enough to an outlet, I will definitely get a filter. I have a spare heater. So, again...

Hey y'all! Yes, I'm looking to build an outdoor pond about 15 gallons (I haven't confirmed, just guessing). I have the container, a metal oval tub, that I plan to line with pond liner. I have extra gravel and sand, and plenty of aquarium plants that I can put in, mostly crypts, java, rotala, and...

This is my 10 gallon tank! I've owned this tank for two years, but it's been setup like this for a year come August. I use a Hygger light, sponge filter, heater in the winter. Planted with cryptocoryne, rotala, java Fern, Christmas moss, water spangles, and a pothos cutting. I have a two river...

Thank you! I use the Nikon D3100.

Here are some that I have taken recently: