Fluvel Flex Shrimp Tank

[Lilyann]

After 5 weeks of cycling, finally added shrimp! (Happy dance!)

Bloody Mary's- 6
Caradina baubalti "Zebra"- 3

The tank:

 

[thuctoanvietnamese]

beautiful

 

[PheonixKingZ]

@Back in the fold, check this beauty out!

That tank is AMAZING!!

 

[Lilyann]

Thank you!

I actually added some more plants to this tank since this last picture taken:
Rotala "Bossi"

Riccia Fluitans and Frogbit ( with a bit of duckweed)

Crypt Parva

 

[PheonixKingZ]

What are you using as substrate? And what are the plant stocking list?

 

[Lilyann]

Substrate is Controsoil

Rotala bossi
Bacopa monnieri
Hygrophila Angustifolia
Crypt undulata
Crypt nurii "Raubensis"
Anubias "Petite"
3 types of Buce I no longer know the name of.
Trident mini java Fern
Riccia Fluitans
Frogbit

 

[PheonixKingZ]

What’s that moss is post #4, picture 2?

 

[Lilyann]

What’s that moss is post #4, picture 2?

That is the Riccia.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

That is the Riccia.

Is it easy to grow? And is it submersible?

 

[Lilyann]

Riccia can grow both emersed and submersed- but with slightly different forms when grown in each way.

Here is a link that shows the different growth forms, depending on if grown emersed or submersed.


https://www.flowgrow.de/db/aquaticplants/riccia-fluitans


Easy to grow! (Thumbs up!)

 

[Back in the fold]

Goes without saying. You definitely have a wet green thumb.

 

[Lilyann]

Goes without saying. You definitely have a wet green thumb.

Why thank you

 

[FishGuest5123]

I like the look of the substrate. Does it stay like that or break down in the water?

 

[Lilyann]

I like the look of the substrate. Does it stay like that or break down in the water?

This substrate is new to me. Im really liking it so far. It was recommended to me from a guy who is a avid shrimpkeeper.
And, so far, it has maintained its shape and isnt at all dusty.
Its attractive-- I like the brown, natural color.

 

[Back in the fold]

The light on the tank in your picture? Is it doing the job for you ? Are you satisfied with it and can you mention some particulars about it ?