Recent content by Barry Tetra

Echinodorus floribundus

Is it a myth that nitrates are bad for fish? it seems to me nitrates often get blamed when something goes wrong, even though it could just as easily be bacteria, parasites, or other issues. I keep mine around 60mg/L+ in planted tank and my cardinal tetras are still breeding just fine, I got a...

Cryptocoryne ciliata var. ciliata growing emersed.

Here’s another update on the bucket. The substrates are filled with detritus and mulms. It is also full of microorganism and lesser water boatmen. Plant lists: Echinodorus uruguayensis, Anubias barteri var. nana, Cryptocoryne usteriana, C. wendtii, Cyperus distans, Lepironia articulata and...

Just step on anaerobic soil yesterday while trying to catch tadpole in the natural puddle. That’s why I have this question.

Is the danger of anaerobic zone a myth? I recently observed that the substrate, which is 26.5 cm deep, in my mini planted pond is anaerobic, there's a hydrogen sulfide smell when I poke it but the inhabitants are still doing well. It happens in the natural puddle as well.

I understand your concern. I apologise if it seems selfish to consider moving when I know Australia is dealing with serious issues too. If anyone there worry about me spreading any religion there then no, I’m non-religious. If I did move to Queensland, would I be accepted there?

Thanks Colin. How do you make infusoria?

Honestly, the politic is horrible here in Thailand. Our side won the vote but ended up with the other side due to corruptions. Building project take 10 years to finish, the rich releasing invasive blackchin tilapia then blamed it on hobby. I used to have hope but now thinking that I really can’t...

For freshwater planted aquarium, the tank is outdoor. Is it possible to feed them without green water?

Does anyone have a guide on keeping fairy shrimp? I want them for my small display aquarium.