Recent content by MN Mike

I have 2 mystery, 3 nerite and some hitchhiked trumpets that I have just discovered... But I saw this today and now have to lower my water level and build something for the mystery snail female to lay eggs... I have a feeling that they were mating.

it looks like you have live plants, so there is definity an imbalance in the tank. It sounds like it has a fairly high stock. What are your test readings?

from my exoerience... If you have plattys or Molly's, and even have to ask, 99% of the time the answer is yes. From the looks of your photos, I'd say yes, but fairly eaely. Maybe 7-10 days gestation remainjng... Give or take.

The risome is the horizontal "stem" that the shoots grow off of. I super glue all of my similar plants to rocks or decorations and they do lovely. However, based on your fish, it seems like there is another imbalance.

My guess would be that the bacteria that converts ammonia to nitrites is not established yet.

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Thanks, it's still in its planted infancy... But in 3-6 months it should look pretty jungle!

thanks!

Go to . they have intake sponges to fit all filters, so does Flipaquatics.

Oh... I thought that you meant the plant. The shrimp are all about 3 inches long at the moment.

About 12 inches high and about the same in diameter. Thanks!!

I have 2 dwarf and 2 pearl. I'll try to get a photo. here are some shots I could get of the gouramis. apparently they didn't post... the dwarfs are apparently camera shy.

well, congratulations! Your cycle is finally starting and will speed up exponentially. Glad to hear it!

I've had tremendous results with stability and prime. It just takes time. Yes, you probably want to get the ammonia down to at least 3 or 4 for stability to work properly. I'd recommend a 50 or 60% water change, then use stability and prime exactly as directed. That should help. You may also...

I agree with all of the above. That's definitely a swim bladder issue.