Have A Look And Tell Me What You Think

[allaboutthefish]

Here is a picture of my big tank i had to focus on the main part of my tank, the slate cave with java moss growing on top. let me know what you think. thank you

 

[lilfishie]

looking good. what fish are in there?

 

[IovaykInD]

Looks good, but maybe a black background? That colored background sorta takes my attention away from the plants and stuff.

 

[allaboutthefish]

looking good. what fish are in there?

2 male guppy (1 four mouths old i raised myself)
5 platys (2 young fry)
1 shark (black and red)
6 zebras/leopard
1 giant danio (pet shop misstake when i bought danios)
5 white clouds
4 khuilli loaches (not sure on spelling)
2 albino cory
2 peppered corry
and lots of unwanted snails

It's my pride and joy i've had it about 5 months now

 

[Bloo]

Lovely tank indeed I'm usually a fan of black backgrounds, but in this instance, (I think) it would make the tank far too dark.

Perhaps you can add some more light ? just to make things a bit "brighter" ?

 

[nath1]

nice tank!!!!
clown loach are the answer to your snail problem, they eat snails like kids eat chocolate!
nath1

 

[guppymad]

nice tank

 

[Bloo]

nice tank!!!!
clown loach are the answer to your snail problem, they eat snails like kids eat chocolate!
nath1

Unless my judgement has failed me - that tank looks around 24 US gallons - way too small for a clown loach I'm afraid.

 

[allaboutthefish]

Lovely tank indeed I'm usually a fan of black backgrounds, but in this instance, (I think) it would make the tank far too dark.

Perhaps you can add some more light ? just to make things a bit "brighter" ?

it's a lot brighter than it looks on the picture. it's that it was taken with my basic digi cam. was thinking of adding a blue light for night time maybe that would look nice? what do you think?

 

[George Farmer]

Bear in mind that these two plants are not designed for submerged growth, they will eventually rot and pollute your tank.

 

[millym]

very nice

 

[allaboutthefish]

Bear in mind that these two plants are not designed for submerged growth, they will eventually rot and pollute your tank.

I got them from my LFS about 5 months ago and the owner didn't say anything so me being new to plants i never thought anything about it, the plant on the left that you circuled i have got about 5 of them in different tanks and i've never had any problems with them. thankyou for pointing this out to me

 

[wendywc]

I'm surprised the kuhli loaches haven't tackled the snails, but maybe there are more of them then they can handle or the snails or too big for them. Anyway, did I read right? Your tank is only 24 gallons? Boy, it's packed. I do agree with bloozoo2, the background looks good considering the tank looks dark. Overall, very nice!

 

[George Farmer]

....the plant on the left that you circuled i have got about 5 of them in different tanks and i've never had any problems with them.

How long have they been in your tanks?

The plant is Dracaena species probably "Variegatus". It is a popular houseplant but is sold in the aquarium trade because they are so hardy (and cheap) and will generally last up to a good few months before completely rotting away or becoming totally smothered in algae (or both).

Just thought I'd let you know so you don't wonder why you can't keep them alive long-term.

Unfortunately many store's staff have little knowledge on aquarium plants, and if they do tend to keep quiet about these non-aquatic species in order to make the sale.

Best of luck with the plants anyway, they are attractive to some and can just be replaced relatively cheaply when they start looking real ugly.

 

[Ginge]

Yeah he is right my LFS sells them but tells people that they are non aqatic and eventually that they will die its just a matter of time.