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Latest post 8-26-2008 21:48 by Bluedave. 67 replies.

  • 1-14-2008 21:34

    Not another Bluedave set up!

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    As Richy said on another thread, New baby = New tankBig Smile

    So this is the latest one, 12 litre (2.5 UK gal). 24W of lighting and will be setting up a Dennerle CO2 compact, planted with just a single anubias and riccia. Going to add some hair grass when my LFS has some in and thats it. Nice and simple, will let the riccia become a nice carpet interspersed with hairgrass. Going to add 5 shrimp and a couple of fish.

    Anybody got any ideas, i though a pair of cezch Rams or a shoal of 5/6 small tetras/rasboras, what do peeps think?

     


    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!)

  • 1-14-2008 21:42 In reply to

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    I think a pair of rams would be awsome in the tank. :) Rams are one of my favourate fish, and they've got such character fod such little fish! cucumber  

  • 1-14-2008 21:44 In reply to

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    Yep, i love rams - was really leaning towards them, just wondered what peeps thought - cheers NicYes

    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!)

  • 1-14-2008 21:50 In reply to

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    Hi great looking little set - up BluedaveBig Smile

    Yep rams sound great to me but never had kept them so know idea if they would be ok?

    I would put pygmy puffers in thereSmile

    Hi thought about time i updated this! Tank no 1 = 3 retic rays,1aro,2 ompuk cats,8 angels,1 syd greshoffi{19 years old},1 syd unkown,1 stripped dora,1 plec,1 silver dat,1 pim and a soribum lima! Tank no2 = 6 auralis barbs,2 needle gars,1 molly,1 dat microlepis,1 trye track eel and 8 bristlenoses! Tank no 3 = 2 goldfish{on holiday}1 flag tail thingy{over twenty years old},4 silver dats,1 pim and a plec!

  • 1-14-2008 21:52 In reply to

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    ps new baby?Your misses had the baby then?or am i missing summitConfused.???

    Hi thought about time i updated this! Tank no 1 = 3 retic rays,1aro,2 ompuk cats,8 angels,1 syd greshoffi{19 years old},1 syd unkown,1 stripped dora,1 plec,1 silver dat,1 pim and a soribum lima! Tank no2 = 6 auralis barbs,2 needle gars,1 molly,1 dat microlepis,1 trye track eel and 8 bristlenoses! Tank no 3 = 2 goldfish{on holiday}1 flag tail thingy{over twenty years old},4 silver dats,1 pim and a plec!

  • 1-14-2008 21:54 In reply to

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    Hi Stingrays,

    Don't know much about puffers - thought they were brackish and you could only keep the one?

    Brackish water not good for riccia.

     

    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!)

  • 1-14-2008 21:56 In reply to

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    you posted when i did (again)!

    See this:

    http://www.fishcrazy.co.uk/forums/t/19353.aspx

    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!)

  • 1-14-2008 22:01 In reply to

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    Would the puffers cause problems with the shrimp!?  They're supposed to chomp on snails aren't they?  I don't know anything about them so please forgive my ignorance but I've seen a few puffer set-ups in small tanks and I think they look great.  I'd give it a go myself but I read a thread on here somewhere about having to cut their teeth and I don't really think I'd fancy that...

    Separate note, but loving the new smiley cucumber

  • 1-14-2008 22:04 In reply to

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    I'm a bit ignorant about the puffers too - hoping stingrays will enlighten uscucumber

    Rally leaning to a pair of Rams.

    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!)

  • 1-14-2008 22:15 In reply to

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    Hi yes some puffers require brackish but some can be kept in fresh so correct I/D is important! Yes shrimps are a tasty snack for puffers!Big Smile.

    If i was you i would go with the rams and cardinelsYes

    ps posted on your other thread,thanks for pointing me in the right direction and congratulationsBig Smile.oh great foto's tooYes.

    Hi thought about time i updated this! Tank no 1 = 3 retic rays,1aro,2 ompuk cats,8 angels,1 syd greshoffi{19 years old},1 syd unkown,1 stripped dora,1 plec,1 silver dat,1 pim and a soribum lima! Tank no2 = 6 auralis barbs,2 needle gars,1 molly,1 dat microlepis,1 trye track eel and 8 bristlenoses! Tank no 3 = 2 goldfish{on holiday}1 flag tail thingy{over twenty years old},4 silver dats,1 pim and a plec!

  • 1-17-2008 13:09 In reply to

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    I would say cardinals if you want a shoal of colour DaveSmile

    Puffers are best kept in a species tank as they can be very aggressive and can rip other small fish to bitsYes

    Very intelligent and cute little fish thoughSmile

  • 1-17-2008 13:14 In reply to

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    lilac_froggy:

    I would say cardinals if you want a shoal of colour DaveSmile

    Kept Cardinals in most of my other set ups lilac and have a shoal of 14 in the Trigon, was thinking of something a bit different.

    Thanks for the input thoughYes

    I'm really leaning towards the Rams to be honest.

    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!)

  • 1-17-2008 16:39 In reply to

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    a few rams would look really good, and stop setting up tanks, otherwise ill set the banana on you, di  

    Always remember that you are unique; just like everyone else.

  • 1-17-2008 22:06 In reply to

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    fishyfeet:

    and stop setting up tanks, otherwise ill set the banana on you, di  

    2funny It's only a little one!

    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!)

  • 1-23-2008 22:22 In reply to

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    It's been just over a week, so i htought i'd give youe some updated pics.

    I've added some hairgrass this week, some shrimp and got the deneerle CO2 compact up and running and would you look at the growth on that riccia!Yes

    General idea is too let the riccia become a carpet covering the whole substrate with the hairgrass growing through. The 'theme' is a summer meadow, with the anubias being the tree in the corner - man i've been talking to architects too much!2funny

     


    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!)
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