Recent content by BlueOnyx

So you are assuming that I believe anything I read online without researching it? Sheesh. I'm just going to take my leave now. I appreciate everyone's help.

I do have a variation of that in there, the otos seem to enjoy it a lot.

For the amount you'd use in a tank though, the nitrates would be extremely low. I am talking a few balls in a capsule, and 2 at most. Not putting it under the entire substrate. I will be running tests as well. As I said, I am new to this and basing what I am doing on things I have read while...

I did read a bit about this. I figured it is something I can try but approach it the same way I do with new vitamins or supplements for myself. Do half the dosage and see what happens. I don't feel I need a lot given what I have in the tank right now. I already see new growth happening on the...

I'll take your word for it. I have seen some pretty bad tanks. I don't want the stuff growing all over the glass, I would imagine that is what you are talking about. I just want the stuff that grows lightly on rocks and plants in the tank. Nothing that gets out of control though!

Thanks for letting me know about all this. I do want some algae growth so I am not bothered by that but I don't want water levels to get all wacky. The reason I want some is for the shrimp and catfish. I want them to have as natural a diet as possible. They are not fond of the veggie wafers or...

Is that your lionfish in your signature? It is beautiful :wub:

I am going to try this method since 4 of the 5 plants in the tank take in nutrients through their roots: If that doesn't work, I will invest in something else. I will get some kind of liquid formula as well for the Dwarf Pennywort

Standard LEDs on the lid on a 12/12 cycle. (there is also a small window near the tank) I am not familiar with water column fertilization, what would I need to do for that? As for the tabs, do you mean something like this: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/seachem-flourish-tabs...

Do you know how tall those grow and if they will need to be trimmed?

This will be the first time I will be using live plants in an aquarium. The tank is using small smooth stone pebbles (not standard gravel) and no soil. The water is balanced for the fish with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrates. Thus far I have purchased: 3 Anacharis Bunch Elodea Densa 1 Dwarf Pennywort...

I thought I would start here and say hello. Recently got a 10-gallon fish tank kit and started stocking it. Decided to get some live plants for it. Just working out what to do with them and how I want to fix it so it does the best. Hoping to get some advice and tips on the forum for keeping a...