For many of us the hobby is ever evolving. We try new filtration, lighting, tanks sizes, dedicated species tanks, communities, etc. Some of us do it on the fly, while others plan and some do it in a combination of both.
Myself I'd like to try and revamp a lot of how I handle the hobby. I've always bought fish with no real plan. Communities where just thrown together with little thought other then after the fact trying to make sure they didn't kill each other. Since I'd like to try breeding some fish that have never been bred I want to plan things out better.
Fitration: With a biological efficacy rivaled by fuidised beds and wet/dry trickle filters, yet requiring little initial, running and maintenance costs as well as requiring little cleaning; I'd like to try the Hamburg-Matten Filter. It's very popular in Germany, favored by breeders and hobbyists who maintain a large number of tanks in dedicated fishrooms for the reasons stated above. So I figured why not try it myself.
Stock Focus: Crenicichla: An often underappreciated IMO Genus these guys have a lot to offer anyone looking to challenge themselves. Between their aggression and predatory nature they're a challenge just to house never mind the fact that most have never been bred in the home aquaria.
Plants: I'd also like to finally try adding live plants to my tanks. Though I'd like to try floating plants such as amazon frog bit and water lettuce. I'd like to be able to confine how much of the surface they cover though. This way they could keep the back of the tank dark to help fish feel more secure when hiding as well as help add contrast for picture taking.
I could go on but this post is long enough as is. So for those who do think about the future what are your plans for the hobby? You can be as detailed or brief as you want, just let us know where your planning to take the hobby.
Myself I'd like to try and revamp a lot of how I handle the hobby. I've always bought fish with no real plan. Communities where just thrown together with little thought other then after the fact trying to make sure they didn't kill each other. Since I'd like to try breeding some fish that have never been bred I want to plan things out better.
Fitration: With a biological efficacy rivaled by fuidised beds and wet/dry trickle filters, yet requiring little initial, running and maintenance costs as well as requiring little cleaning; I'd like to try the Hamburg-Matten Filter. It's very popular in Germany, favored by breeders and hobbyists who maintain a large number of tanks in dedicated fishrooms for the reasons stated above. So I figured why not try it myself.
Stock Focus: Crenicichla: An often underappreciated IMO Genus these guys have a lot to offer anyone looking to challenge themselves. Between their aggression and predatory nature they're a challenge just to house never mind the fact that most have never been bred in the home aquaria.
Plants: I'd also like to finally try adding live plants to my tanks. Though I'd like to try floating plants such as amazon frog bit and water lettuce. I'd like to be able to confine how much of the surface they cover though. This way they could keep the back of the tank dark to help fish feel more secure when hiding as well as help add contrast for picture taking.
I could go on but this post is long enough as is. So for those who do think about the future what are your plans for the hobby? You can be as detailed or brief as you want, just let us know where your planning to take the hobby.
