Here are the links to some new pictures of our tank. Pictures of our old setup are still in my profile. Let us know what you think. I am open to any suggestions.
http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/friendemail.php/17379
http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/friendemail.php/17380
http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/friendemail.php/17381
Thanks,
LeviNHeidi
New Tank Pictures
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Serial324556 - Posts: 218
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Hey very nice setup. Looks like you could use a little more substrate in the middle there. What kind of moss is that on your driftwood, java moss? I like it
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LeviNHeidi4480 - Posts: 46
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Yeah, that is Java Moss. I went to petco and they are selling it as Moss Balls. It is actually Java Moss wrapped around a styrofoam ball. I see what you are talking about regarding the middle of the tank. The picture is a little deceiving. There is actually more there than appears. The substrate is blending in with the outline of the picture.
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LeviNHeidi4480 - Posts: 46
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Oh yeah, the white spot in front of the rock cave is actually a mesh holder where I put some more Java Moss. The goal is for it to grow through the mesh and create a little carpeted area. I hope it works as I think it would look awesom. It it peeking through already.
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Serial324556 - Posts: 218
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Very nice, I really want to get some java moss for my driftwood. Is it pretty cheap. I'm thinkin my pleco will love it.
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Tmercier834747 - Posts: 887
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Heh that sounds just like something petco/smart would do...as java moss is easily regrown, readily available.. they'd market it as something else a new hobbyist may be fooled by. Generally in the hobby ''Moss Balls'' refer to ''Marimo Balls'' which is actually an algae that grows in the form of a hollow ball in the lakes of Japan. I know this because I have one, and am still trying to come up with a name for it...was thinking along the lines of fred. lol Yeah, but anyway.
I was just curious, do your various groups of tetras in 2's school together?
P.S. tank looks great.
I was just curious, do your various groups of tetras in 2's school together?
P.S. tank looks great.
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Tmercier834747 - Posts: 887
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I think its something like 1mm per year, I don't recall the specifics, but it does take a long time. They are considered endangered in Japan, so of course they are harvested for commercial sale, and yes, I supported it. Did my reading up after purchase. -.-
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LeviNHeidi4480 - Posts: 46
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Yeah, my Tetras do school. We had 5 Neons, but lost a few over time. I am probably going to get a few more again as they look great in a larger group. The Red Eyes are inseparable. They are kind of comical.
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Tmercier834747 - Posts: 887
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Ah I had some glolites and neons (2 and 2) and they never seemed to associate or school. I guess the magic # is 5. They've since migrated into a friends' tank and I now have 6 rummynose which I like better than either variety, they look great schooling. :)