Jen's Low Tech 10g Planted Tank

[mikster]

nice tank so far and if your big tank is anything to go by im sure it will get even better, i saw that plant at an lfs earlier today as well and i cant for the life of me remember what it was called! Someone had better work it out before i go to bed or i wont sleep. Love the betta also, hes a beauty.

 

[BigIan]

think the mystery plant would be bacopa carolina

 

[Graeme Edwards]

Yes thats what i would say too. Looks nice when tightly planted Jen. Really easy to proporgate, so you may only have several stems now, keep cutting and re-planting and you'l end up with a thick cluster of Bocopa.

 

[Jen]

Great thanks guys.

Do you have any ideas for rock placement? I'm never sure with odd numbers... I like symetry.

 

[lljdma06]

Great thanks guys.

Do you have any ideas for rock placement? I'm never sure with odd numbers... I like symetry.

I prefer arranging the rocks in a cluster that is slightly to the left of center. My left. But that's just me. I usually don't like equal spacing in my rocks. George is much better at this. I'm serious, I'd ask him. I agree, the plant looks like Bacopa carolina. Cut and replant until you have tons more.

Nice betta, too. Reminds me of my Gunther.

llj

 

[Jen]

Quick update.

I seem to be getting an interesting type of algae in the tank. Long and whispy.

Any ideas on how to get rid of it?

 

[33moths]

I think it's hair algae. You can just pull it out. A very cute tank! I like it- and adorable inhabitants too.

 

[Jen]

I have pulled as much as I can, but I want to know how to keep it from coming back.

Thanks. I love my boy. Still can't find a name that fits him though.

 

[Themuleous]

I seem to get this when I OD iron, and I think Zig got a huge infestation when he chucked in a hand full of ferts into his tank rather then the teaspoon he was supposed too!

I also find shrimp love the stuff.

Sam

 

[Jen]

I am using Eco-complete for my substrate now, and I don't know the exact things it contains, so I would guess iron could be playing a part in this.

anykind of shrimp in particular? The store I normally shop in only has ghost shrimp.

 

[Themuleous]

Yeh the EC does contain iron and quite a bit, but it should be released slowly over time. That said I got quite a bit of this thread stuff when I first switched to EC.

All the normal shrimp will do, but the standard amano shrimp is the best for algae control IMO.

Sam

 

[Jen]

Amano Shrimp are now my new heroes! I picked 3 up on Nov 9th and I just noticed yesterday that all the algae in the tank is gone! That nasty whipsy green stuff is all gone. Yay.

 

[Underwurlde]

Great little critters ain't they!

BTW make sure the tank is covered (I think from your piccies it is) and that there are no holes or gaps I suggest taping up the holes for wiring cables etc.

Shrimp that I keep are amazing escapologists - and yes my tank is covered yet still they got out until I taped the holes up.

Just thought I'd mention this before they get out and die (like a few of mine did before I knew wha to do )

Andy

 

[Bufo Bill]

Nothing practical to say except that I like how it's looking.
I had some thoughts on names though. There's two routes you could go down in my opinion.
Number one: ostentatious names. Tristan. Jaques. Charles. Tarquin, Etc.
Number two: Down to earth names. Dennis. Norm'. Dan. Jim, Etc.

Nonsense courtesy of Bill.

 

[xoedusk]

My favorite part of your tank are the stump-looking pieces of wood. Makes it look like a miniture swamp, albiet a clean one.