Here is my opinion after just five days of looking at my new plants:-
1) I need a bigger tank, no not want...need.
2) I could use another tank, you know, for all those other plants I couldn't have in this one.
3) Fish? Ohhhh yeah, I was gonna buy some of those wasn't I...
4) Hmmm, need another tank for my fish, the plants might not like them.
As you can see, it is confirmed that planted tanks truly are more addictive than regular ones.
Trea.
Rena Aqualife 120 x 40- 250l :
Plants: Vallisneria spiralis ''Tiger'', Bacopa monnieri, Limnophila sessiliflora, Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis', Echinodorus 'rubin', Anubias barteri var. nana, Java Fern, Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green', Limnobium laevigatum
Fish:- 17 x Harlequin Rasboras, 3 x Bristlenose Plecs
3 Bed House - 637129l : 1 husband, 2 kids and 1 hairy dog
Ah, yes, what we "oldies" call "Multi-Tank Syndrome" MTS
Resistance is futile!
Mike
"It is infinitely more exciting to live a life of catastrophic failures than a life of could-haves, should-haves & would-haves."Moh Hon Meng
Ahh, I know MTS. Just escaped a contagious outbreak that was threatening to overcome my husband!
But this...this is something else, its like...Mutated MTS
Yep. I totally agree!
Who needs fish when you've got plants - kind of like underwater gardens.
Can be frustrating though - if they go right then 'happy days', wait til you start getting some problems - aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaggghh
Just remember - balance is the key to algae control and if you do get some algae - dont panic.
1xTrigon 190 3 Clown Loaches,14 Cardinal Tetras,8 Rummynose Tetras,6 Cory Trileneatus,6 Hatchetfish,4 otocinclus,1 SAE,1 Bristlenose,, 10 amano Shrimp, 1 pair Apisto Agazzizi. 3 Blue Discus Anubius Barteri,Crinum thianum,Limnophilia sessiflora,Rotala rotundifolia, Echinodorus Blehri, Ech. Parviflorus,Ech. cordifolius, Ech. Tenellus, nymphaea lotus, Hygrophilia polysperma, Microsorum pteropus,Lilaeopsis brasiliensis 1xRekord 60 Blue Lobster, Flash plec 2 Anubias Barteri, 1 Microsorum pteropus 12 litre tank - 3 Glass shrimp, 4 japonica shrimp 1 Anubias Barteri, Riccia, Eleocharis acicularis Coming Soon - Bluedave's 5' Bullnose Marine Divider (Watch this space!)
Pah, algae won't stand a chance with the BNs, apple snail etc in there muahahaha.
I had plenty of issues with the goldfish so, once I'm sure of what I'm doing, I'll be used to it.
Get some shrimp in there to and it adds another level of entertainment! I cant wait to get some Ottos in my tank, just waiting for the filter to bed in properly before I start stocking them.
Rekord 120 3 Black Widow Tetras, 2 Banded Rainbow Fish, 1 Bristlenose catfish, 3 Rummy Nose Tetra
Rekord 70 Plants - Vallis Nana, Vallis Tiger, Crypt Wendtii Green, Crypt Wendtii Tropica, Sagittaria Subulata Livestock - 5 Japonica Shrimp, 3 Ottos, 6 Cardinal Tetra, 3 x Rainbow Shrimp
Typing EXcremenT To Anyone LiKe thIS FOR Me OR anyONe Stinks.
Ottos are so funny you'll love them paul
Just make sure the tank is well mature before you get some though.
Yeah I know, could do with them now to be honest as the algae is growing on the glass already!
Must say that they are always busy like the shrimps
Have you any nerite snails because they are wizards with algae. Is gone in no time