My Second Attempt At A Planted Tank
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I have a goby essentially the same as a blue neon and he doesn't damage any plant. He grazes on all surfaces. They need biofilm so an established tank is preferred... but maybe yours since it has algae is good already. (Mine also eats almost anything else too, including munching on silversides.)
I've got 7 of them in my tank. They won't damage the plants but like
magpie
said they eat the biofilm and algae on the plants. If there isn't enough algae in the tank you can supplement them with algae tabs or grow algae on a small glass bowl (or something similar) by filling it with water and leaving it by a window. Just put the algae covered bowl in the water during feeding and take it out when they're done. I've seen people grow algae on multiple bowls at once so that there can be a constant supply.
Some people also use stones in a tub outside and switch them out when they are clean for a green rock. Could also workI've got 7 of them in my tank. They won't damage the plants but like
Yeah that'd work well also. I've never had to do it though. I've got a good amount of algae for them to graze off on my rocks. If that's not enough they love to eat algae tabs.
Yes, feeding is easy, mine has always eaten literally anything I put in the tank. Although he doesn't actually go crazy over zucchini like the plecos do. But he loves algae tabs. He is 5-6 years old. I have read that many of them don't live long because they don't get that biofilm, but I think in a semi-established planted tank you should have the right environment. I think some people try to put them in tanks without live plants, so that's why they are short lived? Not sure.
Mine does like hidey holes in rocks or under driftwood, but he also is out all the time. He is also the single fish I have that doesn't run and hide when I clean the tank.
I love him, but I am also a fan of bichirs, rope fish, etc. He's sort of like a tiny bichir with how he sits up on his front fins. They also swim in an interesting, jerky way.
Mine does like hidey holes in rocks or under driftwood, but he also is out all the time. He is also the single fish I have that doesn't run and hide when I clean the tank.
I love him, but I am also a fan of bichirs, rope fish, etc. He's sort of like a tiny bichir with how he sits up on his front fins. They also swim in an interesting, jerky way.Here's a google search for Iwaguami Style scape for inspiration. This is what more closely resembles your current layout. This style is a little more particular about the character of rocks. There may be things of this style that appeal to you that you'd might want to try since I think you've already accomplished the hard part the plant carpet.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Iwa...X&ved=0ahUKEwiax-OoiqzRAhVk9IMKHfVmAp8QsAQIKg
https://www.google.com/search?q=Iwa...X&ved=0ahUKEwiax-OoiqzRAhVk9IMKHfVmAp8QsAQIKg
Yes, feeding is easy, mine has always eaten literally anything I put in the tank. Although he doesn't actually go crazy over zucchini like the plecos do. But he loves algae tabs. He is 5-6 years old. I have read that many of them don't live long because they don't get that biofilm, but I think in a semi-established planted tank you should have the right environment. I think some people try to put them in tanks without live plants, so that's why they are short lived? Not sure.
Mine does like hidey holes in rocks or under driftwood, but he also is out all the time. He is also the single fish I have that doesn't run and hide when I clean the tank.
I agree, they constantly graze so if there isn't enough algae or biofilm I'm sure they starve. I tried keeping them once (in my less experienced days) in a pretty new and non planted tank. They ended up dying. But I fell in love with them, so when I set up my planted tank I knew I had to try it again. They've been going strong ever since!
Mine dig out caves under the rocks or chill in the dense S. repens carpet I've got. I love how they swim, I think that's why I find them so entertaining to watch. The way they nibble when they eat is funny too.
They sort of suck at swimming... LOL But it's cute to watch. Like I'm... gonnna... go... over... here! I did it!
