Recent content by noahm

I cleaned the filter pads in the sump yesterday and the de facto shrimp nursery had to be cleared of babies in the process. I had to have moved at least 50 into the DT and fuge (most in DT). The funny part is I can hardly see any difference in shrimp density in the big tank. Overall, things...

Updated pic. Everything is growing in. Starting to need a trim routine on the rotalas. The algae is starting to settle into a manageable light spotting. I added 10 amanos (up from 4) since they actually tackle some of the filamentous types. One interesting thing, my 1st stage sump chamber...

While not advocating for minimal water changes, it does show how much more forgiving a well-balanced tank is. Tank looks great.

Some updated pics. Plants are growing in! I think I may have overdone the reds in that area, so will be moving some of the Rotala indica into that area. Hair grass spreading nicely (and a smidge of hair algae). Monte Carlo has been doing well, but there are some areas like this that...

This ^^. The Pothos will take nearly any kind of beating you give it, but the tank may not. The flat glass is fine, but anything close to the seams, I would remove. This reminds me of a bigger picture thought I occasionally have. How long would it take to make the cities and streets...

I would not have thought of that with most plants, but some are designed for exactly what you are describing. Nearly all vining epiphytes exhibit this to some degree -- breaking through mortar, cracking brick, and generally stiicking to any surface. As you know, Pothos have very very fine hair...

Personally, I think you will add more stress trying to get it off. It will come off on its own soon, I suspect.

How is the badis with shrimplets?

I have never seen any actual aggression, so I think this one's eyes are safe for now. 😁