AnthropoceneManSome #AquaScene action from the #AquaLair
The cleanup crew working the films and decaying bits.
Secret #AquaLair in the basement next to the floor drain continues to grow all plants at astounding rates. No CO2 injection, just really good substrate (apparently) and fertilization (thanks fishes!).
Aponogeton (Madagascar Lace) continue to thrive…so I of course bought 3 more a week ago to put into far side of #aquarium that had been the tall fern and other epiphytes zone (dimly lit)…now a moderate light zone when I can get rid of the prolific floaters enough to get light windows.
Took two big batches of floating plants to a local shop to trade for scuds, now in a separate tank…but fed a few to main tank residents and they were instantly gobbled up.
All denizens happy, zero water changes so far…but won’t hesitate to do so if needed. This is an experiment, not an evil torture chamber.
Daily #AquaPost from the secret experimental #AquaLair in the basement next to the floor drain…and a big shout out to the hardest working fish in the tank.
Tank entering what appears to be its teenage years. Some plants have acne, they’ve grown a bit gangly and unruly…and just seem a bit moody.
Some tough love coming in the form of mandatory trimming of their locks and no more staying up past hours (need to remember to turn off lights) and cutting off the junk food (liquid fertilizer) a bit.
Nitrates building a bit (suspect over feeding of brine shrimp). Still a watchful eye but not dangerous.
A glamor shot (looks like Jr. High Prom quality) and more reverence for the heads down work ethic of the Corydoras. Keep on keeping on you lovely bottom feeders.
Daily #AquaPost from the secret experimental #AquaLair in the basement next to the floor drain…and a big shout out to the hardest working fish in the tank.
The Ottocinclus duo and an antsy Salt and Pepper Cory work the fine leaves for two different foods…algae and any scraps of food that may have settled onto the leaves and crannies at stem.
Nitrate levels still up a bit…after removing a third of the floating plants. Upped the light a bit to promote plant growth.
Monitor and adjust…water change a last resort…but always a tool in the aquabelt.
Daily #AquaPost from the secret experimental #AquaLair in the basement next to the floor drain…
Nitrate levels up just a bit…after removing a third of the floating plants. Not bad…just need to give remaining plants a shot at sucking it up by reduced feeding.
That said, the fish enjoyed a healthy feeding of frozen brine shrimp for breakfast.and are now strutting with brilliant colors and proud fins.
An Ottocinclus hangs contentedly on the glass, but keeping a watchful eye on the dude with camera.