The team (my polys)

[clm08k]

thoughts on flourite vs. eco-complete for mixing in the substrate?

looking at this currently too....https://www.amazon.com/Decorative-L...TF8&qid=1510198107&sr=1-19&keywords=java+moss

it says:" LOW maintenance." lol.

 

[twentyleagues]

It doesn't come with the moss. Moss isn't "low maintenance ". If you want mesh like that go to a craft store and get it for a tenth of the cost. Cross stitch mesh works the same. You can get suction cups at petsmart or petco for like 2.99 for 4.
Personally I think moss is a pain in the butt. It traps all kinds of debris. As it grows it sends runners out to attach to things if it can't find something it likes they break off and if you don't get it it's in your filter. I like the look of it I just don't have time for it.

 

[twentyleagues]

Oh yeah unless you are really wanting to change out your substrate I'd not bother with either, with the root tab and potassium you'll be fine. I've seen huge planted tanks with pfs. You aren't keeping any of the super picky plants right? The fluorite is expensive and I'm guessing so is the eco complete. If you like the look and want to change up the look then by all means go ahead. If it's just for plants don't worry about it.

 

[Jafar P Arab]

Water parameters:
Tank: last water change was 7 days ago. Not as bad as it was last time. That week I did 2 water changes though. Did take out a lot of the dead or dying plants and wasn’t feeding as much tilapia this week. Will have to post pics of the food amount next.
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Tank looks pretty bare, but at least everything is alive.

Pre water change:
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Tank water on left, faucet water on right
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Faucet water stats.

Someone is digging up all the plants.

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Awesome

 

[Jafar P Arab]

Happy one year since I joined MFK. Have felt more connected, guided, knowledgeable and at home among fish friends. Thanks for sharing the love of polys with me.

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Check out this Poly heart they made!! View attachment 1282258

More like a pretzel lmfao

 

[Jafar P Arab]

@chelseaea 1 cap per 50g is for normal usage as a treatment. Higher doses is temporary just in case of an emergency. If the ammonia or nitrats is always present at high levels. Then recommended to find out the cause.

Arent polys use to low level bad water is what i seen and hear thr habitat isnt the cleanest from Africa nile rivers etc

 

[jaws7777]

In terms of dirty water i think the polys natural habbitat is spotless. Dirty in my mind means bad water quality (ammonia/nitrates)

 

[Jafar P Arab]

In terms of dirty water i think the polys natural habbitat is spotless. Dirty in my mind means bad water quality (ammonia/nitrates)

Oh ok i seen some vids and even tho they are hardy fish but can take bad levels murky waters clean is the best

 

[twentyleagues]

Oh ok i seen some vids and even tho they are hardy fish but can take bad levels murky waters clean is the best

Yeah there is a difference between murky and bad water quality. Murky doesn't mean bad.

 

[tlindsey]

Yeah there is a difference between murky and bad water quality. Murky doesn't mean bad.

Absolutely