50G planted tank setup journal

[repticland]

how much substrate did you use? How much did it cost if you dont mind answering?

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[Fat Homer]

how much substrate did you use? How much did it cost if you dont mind answering?

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No worries, although naturally depending how you scape your tank you may need find you'll possibly need a little more or less dirt...

But for this tank i used the following:

2 bags of:

ADA Amazonia New - Large grain soil 9L bags (for base substrate) (USD $41)

1.5 bags of:

ADA Amazonia New - Fine grain soil 3L bags (for top layer of substrate) (USD $46)




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[Fat Homer]

Okay, quick question... are these water fleas or are they baby shrimp?

The reason i ask is i didn't notice any pregnant CRS in my tank and all of a sudden today i notice these white things that sort of resemble a shrimp, but i'm guessing could also be water fleas? they are atm between 1mm - 2mm long (pics taken with macro lens)

Anyway, any input would be much appreciated...

 

[MyGiants]

Don't look like baby shrimps i've had. By the time you can see baby shrimp they look like tiny shrimp. Those pics don't look like shrimp.

 

[Fat Homer]

^ maybe they are water fleas then?

Since its been a while since i've dealt with baby shrimp...


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[Fat Homer]

Quick plant progress update shot from my phone for record and comments




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[Naos1984]

Very nice! Looking better and better!

 

[BoondockSa1nt]

Awesome tank!!

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[duanes]

Those look like copepods on the glass, great food for small fish.

 

[Fat Homer]

Thanks for the comments guys, and thanks for the ID


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