In the first and last photos, you can barely see Dante on the left-hand side of the tank. I've never seen a Betta like him. He's young (don't know how young, but his back is straight and his eyes are totally black...), and very happy to be in a tank he can swim in.
In the pic with all three blackskirt tetras, they are in their "territories"..... they've divided the tank into thirds, and patrol their respective areas diligently. The one on the left is the most aggressive (Moe), the one on the far right is the most peaceful (Curly), and the middle one is slightly aggressive (Larry). I thought these fish were peaceful, schooling fish...... guess not!
Lurch is in the next to last pic, on the far right. We find him very amusing........ who knew that loaches fart??!! LOL..........
I am seriously enjoying my little, (usually) peaceful aquarium.......... now that I've finally gotten it stabilized and stocked!!
Thank you all for your kind remarks.* I was really missing my 75 gal. aquarium, and have wanted a smaller for quite some time, so this is almost like Christmas and birthday rolled into one!* I still wish I had room for the big one, but at least my sister is getting enjoyment out of it.
* S.
(Edit: I've mxed live and artificial plants. I wanted the benefits of live, but added two artificial ones for color.)
I haven't overstocked, have I??* (fish are listed in my signature) All the fish seem fine and happy........... I just tend to go crazy sometimes..........
Since your fish are going to grow for the most part to an adult size of 2-4 inches, add up the adult inch size and see what you think. I would definitely find a new home for the pleco, he will get to be very large and is a very messy fish. These are fish you can use the inch to a gallon rule with as they will stay small. I agree about the black skirted tetras, they are more aggressive in the tank than my 2 convict cichlids are!!!!
Since your fish are going to grow for the most part to an adult size of 2-4 inches, add up the adult inch size and see what you think.* I would definitely find a new home for the pleco, he will get to be very large and is a very messy fish.* These are fish you can use the inch to a gallon rule with as they will stay small.* I agree about the black skirted tetras, they are more aggressive in the tank than my 2 convict cichlids are!!!!
What other fish do you have with your convicts?* I've wanted to get a pair for a long time, but doubt that they'd fit with the fish I already have......
hmmmm........... maybe I should get a second tank just for cichlids??* *
I really like your tank. I wish mine looked as nice
Thank you.* Did you post pics of your tank?*
I only tried to stay as natural as possible.* I was trying for a "cut scene" effect.* Like you had stuck your head under water in a stream somewhere...........* It doesn't look quite as nice now, with the "nursery net" in there just in case I see and save some fry....
I haven't overstocked, have I??* (fish are listed in my signature)* All the fish seem fine and happy........... I just tend to go crazy sometimes..........
* S.
I just did a rough calculation and you are overstocked, quite a bit actually. The Pleco will get way too big for the tank and the Algae Eater will probably start harassing the fish as he gets bigger, especially in that small of a tank (well small for an Algae Eater). You will eventually need to get a bigger tank for the Pleco and probably the Algae Eater. Calculate how many inches you have without those two fish. You will still be overstocked but it may work if you do plenty of water changes. Once again your tanks are very beautiful.
I haven't overstocked, have I??* (fish are listed in my signature)* All the fish seem fine and happy........... I just tend to go crazy sometimes..........
* S.
I just did a rough calculation and you are overstocked, quite a bit actually. * The Pleco will get way too big for the tank and the Algae Eater will probably start harassing the fish as he gets bigger, especially in that small of a tank (well small for an Algae Eater).* You will eventually need to get a bigger tank for the Pleco and probably the Algae Eater.* Calculate how many inches you have without those two fish.* You will still be overstocked but it may work if you do plenty of water changes.* Once again your tanks are very beautiful.
When the pleco gets too big, I will find a home for him. Likewise with the algae eater. As I said in a previous post, my sister has my 75 gallon, so she could take them with no problem.
I've tested my water myself and also had it tested by my local LFS (before a water change), and it is fine. My fish are not stressed or sick, as a matter of fact, they are all very happy, with the exception of the Black Skirts. But I plan on finding a new home for them soon anyway.
Thank you for the compliment on my tank. I try very hard to keep it clean, looking nice and to keep my fish healty and happy.
I really like your tank. I wish mine looked as nice
Thank you.* Did you post pics of your tank?*
I only tried to stay as natural as possible.* I was trying for a "cut scene" effect.* Like you had stuck your head under water in a stream somewhere...........* It doesn't look quite as nice now, with the "nursery net" in there just in case I see and save some fry....
* * S.
Yes I have some pic on here they are on the thread "I'm Hooked" Am going to try to get some better pics of my tanks later today. Keep up the good work on you tank it really is cool. Heidi
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The Pleco will get way too big for the tank and the Algae Eater will probably start harassing the fish as he gets bigger, especially in that small of a tank (well small for an Algae Eater). You will eventually need to get a bigger tank for the Pleco and probably the Algae Eater. Calculate how many inches you have without those two fish. You will still be overstocked but it may work if you do plenty of water changes. Once again your tanks are very beautiful. 