My 29 gallon Apistogramma tank! - Page 2

[Rcslade124]

So I dosed my normal fertilizer this morning and about 30mins later turn on the lights. I noticed that I have a lot of small things that look to be flying around the tank. I look deeper and they are everywhere. So I Google. I am guessing that they are seed shrimp ( Ostracoda Podocopida). I do see my Cardinals eating some here and there. Definitely a shock but I have read they are good so let's see how late ng they last.

Another note my male apistogramma passed. Sad day. I'm not sure of what caused it. So I will be looking for another male over the next couple of weeks. I have decided to go with a different water change schedule to try and eliminate issues. I am going to do macro,micro,20% wc, macro,micro,20-30% wc, and repeat. Might be a little more work but I want to stay up and not lose any fish again.

 

[INeedHelpLol]

Any updates?

 

[Rcslade124]

Wow I haven't posted in here in awhile. Both apistogramma passed. Which sucks I like them all. I moved 2 black Rams into the tank. I have been battling algae for 2weeks. But it's clearing up now. I'll post pictures when my daughter is awake from her nap

 

[INeedHelpLol]

Oh sad to hear that happened. What is your temperature when they passed? If it is too high their life is accelerated and they dont really like extreme high temperature, like rams. Rams like it in the 80s. I think 76 to 78 is ok. What were your amm, n'trite, and n',trates? Hope everything balances out.

 

[Rcslade124]

Temp was 79-80. Ammonia nitrites 0 nitrates stay about 20-40 with fertilizer. But it should be low right now I just dosed 1/4 dose of fertilizer for the first time in 2 weeks today. Plants are hungry

 

[INeedHelpLol]

Hmm, nitrates seem pretty high. In a planted tank it is recommended to keep it under 20 ppm. That may be a potential cause of death. Just a thought.

 

[Rcslade124]

Yes it definitely could have been. I have upped water changes to every 3-4 days instead of a week. And do 80% also

 

[INeedHelpLol]

That's good, water changes are magical. How are plants doing now? They showing any problems or deficiencies? What fertilizers are you using?

 

[Rcslade124]

That's good, water changes are magical. How are plants doing now? They showing any problems or deficiencies? What fertilizers are you using?

I owed the picture. I forgot wrapped up in my 120g build yes some of my stargrass was looking very purple. My hownwart is thin and looking rough. But I have dosed some fertilizer again just half doses. I use nilocg dry fertilizer. Mix it into 500ml of water and does that way. Here's a pic alot less green.

 

[INeedHelpLol]

Hornwort is thin... not sure, but that may mean that it is lacking something. Faster growing plants are like your canary in the mine. Don't know. But the tank is looking real nice! I have a 20 gallon that has a bunch of plants that need a good fert, so I ordered NilocG Thrive C along with excel. Just have a consistent schedule with fertilizing; consistency is key in this hobby. Cannot wait to see the 120g!

 

[Rcslade124]

Yes I was throwing out half my hornwart every other week. But since I did a 3 day blackout and stopped fertilizer it's thinned alot I'll get it back growing again.

 

[Rcslade124]

Haven't shown an update in awhile. Been neck deep in my salty build. The 29 gallon is becoming a green first and I love it. Couple new pictures

 

[Dunk2]

Haven't shown an update in awhile. Been neck deep in my salty build. The 29 gallon is becoming a green first and I love it. Couple new pictures

Looks great! What fertilizer are you using?

 

[Rcslade124]

Nilocg dry fertilizer. I have dialed it in had a month of green water. Now crystal clear. Cut back lighting and only dose once a week for each micro and macro.

 

[Rcslade124]

Holy **** April 10th to today

 

[Berryblue]

looking pretty amazing, congrats