Nice looking tank and will look more stunning once the plants have grown out more.
Agree that some leaf litter, IAL, alder cones etc would complete the look of that nice tank but will darken the water a bit but that’s no bad thing imho, some folks like darker water and others clear as a whistle, personal choice really. As you say, the tannins are good for the livestock, natural antioxidants so it benefits their health.
A good sized tank, 150g, lots of options stocking wise and like some of the choices you’ve made, nice variety for the clients to look at and relax with.
Also think that vals and redneckii they don’t do so well in soft water, my tank water is hard and vals thrive in this.
And redneckii does better with good lights as red leaves plants tend to need more light. Perhaps your new lights will help them fare better if they establish themselves in due course.
Sword plants are never micro imho, heh, always have seen them grow huge in good tank set ups and your 150 g tank is good sized for one or two of those sword plants fully grown.
Keep up the good work
Agree that some leaf litter, IAL, alder cones etc would complete the look of that nice tank but will darken the water a bit but that’s no bad thing imho, some folks like darker water and others clear as a whistle, personal choice really. As you say, the tannins are good for the livestock, natural antioxidants so it benefits their health.
A good sized tank, 150g, lots of options stocking wise and like some of the choices you’ve made, nice variety for the clients to look at and relax with.
Also think that vals and redneckii they don’t do so well in soft water, my tank water is hard and vals thrive in this.
And redneckii does better with good lights as red leaves plants tend to need more light. Perhaps your new lights will help them fare better if they establish themselves in due course.
Sword plants are never micro imho, heh, always have seen them grow huge in good tank set ups and your 150 g tank is good sized for one or two of those sword plants fully grown.
Keep up the good work