my new 20g planted tank - Page 6

michaelh218 · 01-28-2009, 10:58 PM

*waiting for pics*

yungreefer2410 · 01-28-2009, 11:32 PM

oh i always forgot. tomorrow i WILL post pics

michaelh218 · 02-04-2009, 04:37 PM

Its WAAY after tomorrow, where's my pics? lol

yungreefer2410 · 02-09-2009, 11:03 PM

i'm going to go do wc right now then i will post some pics. i picked up 6 neon tetras today. how often should i feed? everyday? every other day?

yungreefer2410 · 02-09-2009, 11:35 PM

here are the pics finally

yungreefer2410 · 02-09-2009, 11:35 PM

yea i know i need to clean the glass

michaelh218 · 02-10-2009, 02:49 AM

HEHE, hard to get those neons to stay still for a pic isn't it? Nice looking pics. Thanks to my wife wanting some puffers I have upgraded to a 47gal

Soon as I get some stuff worked out I'll post some pics as well.

I like the aquascaping, nice job

yungreefer2410 · 02-10-2009, 10:42 AM

thanks. any ideas on yhe food question? also should i have snails in there as a cuc? i was think like two of those big snails...

michaelh218 · 02-10-2009, 03:22 PM

I feed my neons once a day, you could probably feed them more often if you want but then you'll probably end up with more left overs.

As far as snails for a cuc, mine don't seem to do a lot, I mean every little bit helps but I wouldn't depend on them, would probably need a bunch to make a noticable impact, but then you have the problem of them over populating.

I'm not having much luck with cuc on my new 47gal. I have cherry shrimp, a couple of snails (one adult and a few babies that crop up from time to time) and one algea eater. Thinking about adding cories to take care of the food that hits the bottom.

Still debating on adding a few freshwater crabs, but then I couldn't get the cories so I don't know.

yungreefer2410 · 02-10-2009, 06:34 PM

how big are the cherry shrimps and how much do they cost? i would much rather get shrimps then snails. they can't be too small or my eventual gourima (sp?) will eat them

Luukosian · 02-10-2009, 06:46 PM

Amano shrimp would be a lot better at eating algae but I think they are a little harder to find. Cherry shrimp are a lot better to look at though.

Once your plants start filling the tank you shouldn't have to worry about algae much. I've had good luck feeding my neons micro pellets by hikari(one little bag lasts forever) they don't dissolve in the tank like flakes do. Tank is lookin good. Hide that heater though!!

p.s. if you keep the gourami well fed it probably would'nt be a problem if the shrimp have a place to hide, they are pretty quick.

yungreefer2410 · 02-10-2009, 06:51 PM

ok thanks guys. has anyone tried there mush for saltwater for there fw fish? i feed them once a day along with my firefish

Luukosian · 02-10-2009, 06:53 PM

Whenever I feed my reef mysis, krill, or brine I always feed the leftover to all the freshwater tanks. They go crazy for it. Its more of a treat than a regular part of the diet though. If you rinse your food in saltwater be careful not to get too much salt in the planted tank though.

yungreefer2410 · 02-10-2009, 06:55 PM

how many of these little guys can i fit in this tank? also is 4.99 a good price thats what they are at LA

yungreefer2410 · 02-10-2009, 06:55 PM

ok i'll go try out my mush right now thanks

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michaelh218 Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my new 20g planted tank HEHE, hard to get those neons to stay still for a pic isn't it? Nice looking pics. Thanks to my wife wanting some puffers I have upgraded to a 47gal Soon as I get some stuff worked out I'll post some pics as well. I like the aquascaping, nice job __________________ My tank chronicle

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yungreefer2410 Manta Ray Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: destin ,fl Posts: 3,766 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my new 20g planted tank thanks. any ideas on yhe food question? also should i have snails in there as a cuc? i was think like two of those big snails...

02-10-2009, 03:22 PM	#84 (permalink)
michaelh218 Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my new 20g planted tank I feed my neons once a day, you could probably feed them more often if you want but then you'll probably end up with more left overs. As far as snails for a cuc, mine don't seem to do a lot, I mean every little bit helps but I wouldn't depend on them, would probably need a bunch to make a noticable impact, but then you have the problem of them over populating. I'm not having much luck with cuc on my new 47gal. I have cherry shrimp, a couple of snails (one adult and a few babies that crop up from time to time) and one algea eater. Thinking about adding cories to take care of the food that hits the bottom. Still debating on adding a few freshwater crabs, but then I couldn't get the cories so I don't know. __________________ My tank chronicle

02-10-2009, 06:46 PM	#86 (permalink)
Luukosian Plate Coral Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burlington, IA Posts: 735 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my new 20g planted tank Amano shrimp would be a lot better at eating algae but I think they are a little harder to find. Cherry shrimp are a lot better to look at though. Once your plants start filling the tank you shouldn't have to worry about algae much. I've had good luck feeding my neons micro pellets by hikari(one little bag lasts forever) they don't dissolve in the tank like flakes do. Tank is lookin good. Hide that heater though!! p.s. if you keep the gourami well fed it probably would'nt be a problem if the shrimp have a place to hide, they are pretty quick. __________________ -Anthony

02-10-2009, 06:53 PM	#88 (permalink)
Luukosian Plate Coral Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burlington, IA Posts: 735 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my new 20g planted tank Whenever I feed my reef mysis, krill, or brine I always feed the leftover to all the freshwater tanks. They go crazy for it. Its more of a treat than a regular part of the diet though. If you rinse your food in saltwater be careful not to get too much salt in the planted tank though. __________________ -Anthony

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