Fred's 5.5 Gallon Cube Journal

[Daz CPFC]

Could someone ID that species of hairgrass for me please it says it grows to like 14 inch tall man!

Thats tall hairgrass growing to that height. For other questions id start a new thread as this is Radar's PFK Journal.

 

[Tommo]

lush tank freddie, hope we get some more pics of the rasboras soon!

plants look gd quality and the gravel compliments their colours well.

have u any plans 2 add more plants/fish to the tank?

 

[RadaR]

lush tank freddie, hope we get some more pics of the rasboras soon!

plants look gd quality and the gravel compliments their colours well.

have u any plans 2 add more plants/fish to the tank?

Thanks Tom, that's good to hear.
The plants are very good quality because they are tropica.
I do indeed have plans for more stock. 2 nerite snails and 10 or so shrimp. I like the look of Bumble bee shrimps and crystal reds.

 

[Daz CPFC]

I do indeed have plans for more stock. 2 nerite snails and 10 or so shrimp. I like the look of Bumble bee shrimps and crystal reds.

Shrimps would be great i think as they will help keep your hairgrass algae free. My shrimps done a good job on my other tanks hairgrass

 

[severum boy]

*cough* bumblebee nerites.

 

[samyboy]

love those fish!!! saw some in the lfs today was very tempted but something like £2 a fish and they were tiny

do they get much bigger?

lovely lookin tank

 

[RadaR]

At the lfs i went to they were tiny. I'm certain that they've gotten bigger during when i made the purchase and now. Not to mention the colours are great now! Look just like the ones on PFK website.
I think PFK website said that the fish can get to 3cm. Im not sure though because at the moment i cant get onto the site.
Thank you for the comment

 

[RadaR]

Just between you and me, Ive added 2 Zebra Nerites (thick stripe) and 5 Amano shrimp.

The plants have grown nicely and the overall shape is taking place. Will update with pics later today

 

[Daz CPFC]

Just between you and me, Ive added 2 Zebra Nerites (thick stripe) and 5 Amano shrimp.

The plants have grown nicely and the overall shape is taking place. Will update with pics later today

Look forward to it. Wish i could get some shrimps for my tank. However they would just become expensive food for my puffer lol

 

[RadaR]

Back right hand corner is a little empty. This due to the Rotala sp. ''Nanjenshan'' (''Mayaca sellowiana'') stems not growing at all but sending out side shoots that are now starting to grow, but might take a while to get as high as the Rotala rotundifolia.

Some algae has appeared. It looks like BBA/BGA. Hope the snails and shrimp can help.

Still dosing 1ml of tropica fert everyday and the CO2 is 1bubble every 10secs. I think I will increase circulation by buying a HOB filter to accompany the existing filter.

Comments appreciated.

 

[Daz CPFC]

Looking good!

 

[Dave Spencer]

I agree, good choice of plants and some great fish and inverts as well.

Maybe you could prune some of the Rotala Rotundifolia half way down and replant it to get a nice bushy effect.

 

[RadaR]

I agree, good choice of plants and some great fish and inverts as well.

Maybe you could prune some of the Rotala Rotundifolia half way down and replant it to get a nice bushy effect.

I will do that, it's just that I remember hearing that the plants shouldnt be pruned for 3 weeks. Anyone have any input on that?

 

[Daz CPFC]

I agree, good choice of plants and some great fish and inverts as well.

Maybe you could prune some of the Rotala Rotundifolia half way down and replant it to get a nice bushy effect.

I will do that, it's just that I remember hearing that the plants shouldnt be pruned for 3 weeks. Anyone have any input on that?

Not ever heard of that. Ive cut my eloda densa 3 times in two weeks without any issues...should be fine.

 

[RadaR]

Might just give that a go then.
Latest critters have settled in well. No dramatic reduce in algae but it's still early days.