Recent content by illusion54

I'll keep an eye on the CO2. Yes, I've been letting it run 24/7, but for the size of my aquarium I think I need more than one CO2 input. Opinions? For now, I've increased the amount of yeast in the mixture which will result in more CO2. With this, I plan on changing the C02 mixture weekly after...

I have no water test kits, but don't let you get the impression I'm a complete noob. I just don't have a lot of money to spend right now. However, here's my set up for my 29 US gallon: 3 wpg (5-2-5 schedule), DIY CO2 (nutrifin), Tom Barr's estimative index dosing, fluorite substrate with...

I like my harlequin rasboras, they are a nice shoaling fish and their colors compliment the greenery well. Other favorites of small size are neons or cardinal tetras.

good luck! it's always fun to see the development of a nano.

I've got a little over 2 wpg and diy co2 in my 29 gallon tank. However, the only type of algae at all in the aquarium is green spot algae on my glass sides. What nutrient deficiency or excess is causing it? I use fluorish liquid ferts as directed.

all i can see is the HUGE plec and that little panda cory haha.

Looks great!

is it just me or does the tank seem a little small for it? Im not an expert though.

looks like your off to a good start, but i think you should try to develop more of a foreground, midground, background with the plants.

I like the school of barbs, ive never realized how nice they can be in big numbers.

Take them to your lfs.

I use two different ones for my two tanks. First one: Sides and background with room with front/middle for fish. Examples: Second one: one side of tank and background filled. Space is front of the opposite side you planted. Examples: Images are from plantedtank.net

Looks nice, but for some reason the driftwood and plant colors create a sharp division of left and right. Still awesome though.

A lot of people in South America eat plecos.

Yeah ottos are great, unfortunately only 1 out of 3 i buy survive the first month.