AcornTheBetta's 29g build!

Pics will come soon...

 

Would a 200W heater be overkill for this tank?

 

Would a 200W heater be overkill for this tank?

Slightly, a 150 would suffice. But if you have a 200 at hand, take it.

 

Slightly, a 150 would suffice. But if you have a 200 at hand, take it.

My LFS has both, but the 200W is a brand that I know and trust (ViaAqua) and is cheaper than the 150W lol

 

UPDATE:
Today I got 4 nerites for the tank. There are 2 larger ones (1 Zebra and 1 Olive) and 2 small ones (1 Tiger and 1 Zebra). jake37 I am putting the tiger in a breeder box so he doesn't get to the zebras . I also got a heater for the tank to keep it at a good temperature for all of the fish.
They seem to be enjoying each other lol



Full tank pics coming soon.

 

Oh yeah, I have names for 1 of the 4, but I need a name for the small zebra, the big zebra, and the olive.
Names:
Tiger: Tigger (from Winnie The Pooh
Large Zebra: ???
Olive: ???
Small Zebra: ???
I can get pics if you want...
ValkyrieLips

 

Names? I just say that one over there - and that one not over there. Seems simple enough.

 

Names? I just say that one over there - and that one not over there. Seems simple enough.

Lol I like to name my fish...

 

Kathylee?

 

Kathylee?

Haha I just messaged you about this- Oh I'm so bad with names! I call all my fish "fish" and my pleco "pleco" I gave 2 different cats the same name XD
I will have to get back to you on that one

 

Oh yeah, I have names for 1 of the 4, but I need a name for the small zebra, the big zebra, and the olive.
Names:
Tiger: Tigger (from Winnie The Pooh
Large Zebra: ???
Olive: ???
Small Zebra: ???
I can get pics if you want...
ValkyrieLips

I think you should name one of the zebras Grevy and the olive Kalamata lol

 

If you go with Tigger you could stay in the Winnie the Pooh vein.

 

I think you should name one of the zebras Grevy and the olive Kalamata lol

If you go with Tigger you could stay in the Winnie the Pooh vein.

Ok. Thanks lol

 

Kathylee here are 2 of the nerites. The other 2 just look like the nerite below.

 

Oh yeah, I have names for 1 of the 4, but I need a name for the small zebra, the big zebra, and the olive.
Names:
Tiger: Tigger (from Winnie The Pooh
Large Zebra: ???
Olive: ???
Small Zebra: ???
I can get pics if you want...
ValkyrieLips

One of my nerites are named the others are just janitor 1, 2, 3 etc...

 

Kathylee here are 2 of the nerites. The other 2 just look like the nerite below.
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Jealous! I love the the stripes & colors. I'm at work, but when I get home in a few hours I'll ask my kiddo & maybe she can come up with a cool name

 

Kathylee here are 2 of the nerites. The other 2 just look like the nerite below.
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She says "Jelly" for the yellow ones with stripes lol

 

I think I'm going with Tigger, Ajax, Bleach, and Lysol as they are all cleaners (except for Tigger lol).

 

I think I'm going with Tigger, Ajax, Bleach, and Lysol as they are all cleaners (except for Tigger lol).

HAHA

 

UPDATE:
I'm going to do a water change tomorrow! The plants are all growing well. One of the dwarf sag plants as sprung up 4 new plants lol. The amazon sword has started to take off and the Java Ferns are growing mini plants. In addition to this, the Java moss and S. Repens are growing very well. There is one mystery plant that I got from my order of pearlweed that needs an ID (will get pics tomorrow, just remind me lol). In general, I would say that the tank is going really well. I hope to get started with the stocking next week by adding 6 WCMM. This will probably change based on how much money I can make between now and then, where I am at with my high school applications, and of course, the devil, COVID. My county is one of the only ones in the Bay Area to not go into lockdown and hopefully it stays this way, but I doubt it. If this happens, it will most likely mean that I will have to do curbside pick up which is not a problem for the WCMM, but I would like to pick all the other fish myself. Especially the Bolivians cuz I want a male and a female. I do need to do some maintenance on the filter to ensure that it is nice and clean tho. Pictures are coming! Thanks for reading and stay safe!

EDIT:
Well, so after posting all my updates, I went to go look at the 29g and guess what I found. A ramshorn snail! I'm not upset, just a bit confused. I have not seen an snail other than mine this entire build and now a ~.25" one shows up. This makes me think there's eggs somewhere... I want to save these snails, but have no where to put them. I might be able to beg my way into getting a jar that I can make into an aquarium like SnookusFish did... Problem is that I would have to buy a jar since the largest one I have is only 1/4 gallons with nothing in it. Hopefully I can make this work as I actually do like ramshorn snail, but at the same time I fear them. If you guys think of any better solutions let me know. Right now the snail snails is in a .14g cup that is floating in the 29. This is a pretty short term solution and tomorrow, I will change 100% of the water and replace until I find him a good home.

 

Pics:

 

Not to be a bummer, but why is the tank cloudy? And the plants look less, do they still have to fill-in? Also, what substrate are you using? Sorry for so many questions.

 

Not to be a bummer, but why is the tank cloudy? And the plants look less, do they still have to fill-in? Also, what substrate are you using? Sorry for so many questions.

Lol. It's cloudy cuz of my great phone camera lol. IRL, it's clear. The bottom crypt is almost 4" in length. They are still filling in tho. Using dirt capped with sand. I can link what I used if you want

 

Lol. It's cloudy cuz of my great phone camera lol. IRL, it's clear. The bottom crypt is almost 4" in length. They are still filling in tho. Using dirt capped with sand. I can link what I used if you want

Oh, okay. lol. Also, sure, you can provide links if you want.

 

Oh, okay. lol. Also, sure, you can provide links if you want.

Sand: hth Pool Filter Sand 50 lb. 26 in. H x 14 in. W x 4 in. L - Ace Hardware

Dirt: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Miracle...ng-Mix-with-Water-Conserve-71686630/312541002
Here's what I did with the snails:
AcornTheBetta's Walstad Method Ramshorn Jar | Freshwater Aquarium Builds Forum | 480747

 

Mystery plant was IDed by Pfrozen! It is Bacopa Monnieri.

 

Overstocked (29g)? | Aquarium Stocking Forum | 482237

 

Sadly, one of the older white clouds passed today, but I did get 4 more from my LFS today and later this week I will get 3 more for a total of 8.

 

Just out of curiosity how much did you pay for the nerites?

 

Just out of curiosity how much did you pay for the nerites?

I think they were either $3.50 or $4 a piece. This is USD btw.

 

Sadly, one of the older white clouds passed today, but I did get 4 more from my LFS today and later this week I will get 3 more for a total of 8.

aw, rip little minnow. cool that you got new fish though! it's gonna look great to have eight of them swimming around in there.

 

aw, rip little minnow. cool that you got new fish though! it's gonna look great to have eight of them swimming around in there.

Hopefully I can complete the school and maybe start the corys this weekend.

Do you guys think adding 3 more minnows and 4 more corys is going too quickly?

 

Hopefully I can complete the school and maybe start the corys this weekend.

Do you guys think adding 3 more minnows and 4 more corys is going too quickly?

If you test the parameters for the next few days and the ammonia/nitrites are still in good shape, I'd say you can finish the WCMM school. maybe wait on the cories for a few days after that to make sure you're not super overdoing it, but if you have to get them all at once, it's nothing water changes can't handle.

 

If you test the parameters for the next few days and the ammonia/nitrites are still in good shape, I'd say you can finish the WCMM school. maybe wait on the cories for a few days after that to make sure you're not super overdoing it, but if you have to get them all at once, it's nothing water changes can't handle.

I think I could go all at once since the plants have propagated so much... I'll add them and then do a 50% 2 days later (not one day later, I want them to settle in/not be stressed).

 

I think I could go all at once since the plants have propagated so much... I'll add them and then do a 50% 2 days later (not one day later, I want them to settle in/not be stressed).

I was wondering how the plants were doing! Post pics when you get a chance.
And that sounds like exactly what I'd do!

 

I was wondering how the plants were doing! Post pics when you get a chance.
And that sounds like exactly what I'd do!

Ok. I will do it. Post pics tomorrow.

 

Ok. I will do it. Post pics tomorrow.

Lol and I forgot. I'll get some rn

 

Grean Leaf Aquariums

I am going to check them out, never heard of them.

I left stagnant water while I was still at home and it smelled like farts

LOL This made me laugh.....

 

I am going to check them out, never heard of them.

LOL This made me laugh.....

Yeah you should.

If only you could experience it... I think you would agree with me.

Here is a picture (IDK why they always appear green/murky in pics since the tank is clear IRL):

 

Yeah you should.

If only you could experience it... I think you would agree with me.

Here is a picture (IDK why they always appear green/murky in pics since the tank is clear IRL):

I can kinda see the tank...(Not really, lol) but nice hardscape and aquascape.