I posted an update in my build thread, but thought I'd share it here too for those who may not read that forum.
I've been pretty slack with posting updates on my tank, and TBH there hasn't been much going on at all with it. Water quality still really good despite changing only 10-25% weekly and feeding fairly heavily. Pothos + pond matrix is certainly doing the business. The fish have been growing really well, with the biggest surprise being the Panaques. I constantly hear they're incredibly slow growing but with plenty of space and lots of good food (NLS) these guys are bulking up fast. Anyway, here's some pics!
Blacky is probably around 2' now, fins still ragged but eating like a pig and otherwise healthy.
Largest L190
Starting to get some serious whiskers now.
The Panaques are still making a huge mess, but readily come out with the lights on to feed, usually stirring up large amounts of sawdust with their squabbling. The settling chamber + Poret are still doing a great job of handling the large amount of physical waste.
L190 'Thin Stripe'
Another L190
Pterophyllum scalare 'Peru Altum'. I'd love to get another dozen or so of these.
XL Royal Whiptail
Baryancistrus L81
Two of the L14
Closer, zoomed in through ~70cm of water!
With one of the L190s for size comparison, the L14 haven't grown as fast as I expected. They're still a little reclusive but do come out and feed during the day.
Feeding time.
And of course, the full tank shot.
Despite throwing in copious amounts of food I couldn't tempt the L128's out, which is a shame as they look great at their adult size. I didn't get any good shots of the Geophagus either, but they're just same old really. I'm sure I must have six males as there has been no sign of breeding whatsoever.
So where to now? Of course I can't just sit back and leave it alone, I haven't bought a new fish in nearly two years and it is driving me crazy! I'm contemplating selling the arowana to give me more flexibility with the stocking. As much as I love him I think another dozen angels plus a school of a few hundred cardinal tetras, a big group of corydoras, and a whole bunch of other little fish will make the tank more interesting. We'll see....
I've been pretty slack with posting updates on my tank, and TBH there hasn't been much going on at all with it. Water quality still really good despite changing only 10-25% weekly and feeding fairly heavily. Pothos + pond matrix is certainly doing the business. The fish have been growing really well, with the biggest surprise being the Panaques. I constantly hear they're incredibly slow growing but with plenty of space and lots of good food (NLS) these guys are bulking up fast. Anyway, here's some pics!
Blacky is probably around 2' now, fins still ragged but eating like a pig and otherwise healthy.
Largest L190
Starting to get some serious whiskers now.
The Panaques are still making a huge mess, but readily come out with the lights on to feed, usually stirring up large amounts of sawdust with their squabbling. The settling chamber + Poret are still doing a great job of handling the large amount of physical waste.
L190 'Thin Stripe'
Another L190
Pterophyllum scalare 'Peru Altum'. I'd love to get another dozen or so of these.
XL Royal Whiptail
Baryancistrus L81
Two of the L14
Closer, zoomed in through ~70cm of water!
With one of the L190s for size comparison, the L14 haven't grown as fast as I expected. They're still a little reclusive but do come out and feed during the day.
Feeding time.
And of course, the full tank shot.
Despite throwing in copious amounts of food I couldn't tempt the L128's out, which is a shame as they look great at their adult size. I didn't get any good shots of the Geophagus either, but they're just same old really. I'm sure I must have six males as there has been no sign of breeding whatsoever.
So where to now? Of course I can't just sit back and leave it alone, I haven't bought a new fish in nearly two years and it is driving me crazy! I'm contemplating selling the arowana to give me more flexibility with the stocking. As much as I love him I think another dozen angels plus a school of a few hundred cardinal tetras, a big group of corydoras, and a whole bunch of other little fish will make the tank more interesting. We'll see....
