Still feel like a newb.

[The Morning]

Thank you. I still give the tank a blast of CO2 periodically. I have found that if I leave it on too long the fish start to struggle for air. Generally I will put it on for an hour or two at barely a trickle. Plants will pearl up but fish seem to handle it ok.

 

[The Morning]

I am guessing a flower on the anubias means that it is doing well.

 

[tlindsey]

I am guessing a flower on the anubias means that it is doing well.

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Yes the Anubius is happy.

 

[The Morning]

I removed the hygro today. Still looked really healthy but they were taking over the tank and I wanted the background to be more prominent.

 

[The Morning]

The evolution of this tank continues. Removed most of the sword plants. The anubias has been growing extremely well and I am letting it spread out. The rhizomes on the two plants in the front of the tank are about 10 inches long.
I also added almond leaves as litter to the bottom of the tank. The neons in particular seem to enjoy this addition. Obviously the water has been stained.

 

[The Morning]

I love that my three tanks are all different in their setup. The planted tank is chugging along. Bristlenose destroys the almond leaves but I still enjoy the look. Lost 2 of the neons recently but the rams are still looking good. I assume all 5 are males at this point as I have seen zero pairing off.

 

[The Morning]

Decided to do a little maintenance on the tank tonight. Larger than normal water change, trimming the leaves and I actually pulled one of the rocks with an Anubias attached from the rear of the tank. The roots had actually grown into the background and I had to peel it off. I am sure many here have had this experience but I was blown away by the size of the rhizome on these things. This is all one plant.

 

[Bluesandtwo]

Looks like a great mother plant! Quite old I'd imagine. Definitely a lot to be said about healthy large anubias that is that large, healthy and algae free!

 

[The Morning]

Best guess is about three years old.

 

[FJB]

Indeed, very nice and healthy Anubias, and especially, very clean!
Your Neritid snails seem to have been busy, which also speaks well of the quality of your aquarium as a habitat.