so I got a 25g long for my skippers as they've outgrown their cube. I also noticed they weren't utilizing all the space very well, so I think I'll turn there old one into a puffer tank. (Not sure which ones yet, just gonna start a cycle).
I have the tank cycling now with 4 junior mollies, a little dwarf lily, and one of my tank stones. I plan to transfer over the prepared wood I have in the existing tank, but to use it more creatively (ie as a live plant base), but I was wondering if anybody had some good brackish/hardy plant recomendations.
Currently I have some Java fern, dwarf lily, and bamboo. I am still looking for local mangrove (just contacted a local hydroponic gardener to see if they could get some in actually), but would like some other common or easy to take care of plants.
As part of simulated tidal conditions, there will be an occasional chilly breeze (I live in a very old apartment, so we must keep a fresh air flow (ie window cracked) most of the time to stay sane. The tank will be almost completely controlled except for that.
Anyone know any plants or skipper-compatible species?
They currently get along good with a molly, but when I started them on a one day diet, they sacrified her mate (or maybe it was just a coincidence)
Before every asks the same question I WILL POST PICTURES in the next couple days, so chill out and use your imagination. :shark:
Also looking for suggestions for their old tank, a 25g cubed. I am leaning towards gobies and puffers, though probably not together
Oh, and any substrate suggestions? I've had problems with playground sand getting too filthy too fast, so something that requires not too much cleaning (say, more than weekly).
I have the tank cycling now with 4 junior mollies, a little dwarf lily, and one of my tank stones. I plan to transfer over the prepared wood I have in the existing tank, but to use it more creatively (ie as a live plant base), but I was wondering if anybody had some good brackish/hardy plant recomendations.
Currently I have some Java fern, dwarf lily, and bamboo. I am still looking for local mangrove (just contacted a local hydroponic gardener to see if they could get some in actually), but would like some other common or easy to take care of plants.
As part of simulated tidal conditions, there will be an occasional chilly breeze (I live in a very old apartment, so we must keep a fresh air flow (ie window cracked) most of the time to stay sane. The tank will be almost completely controlled except for that.
Anyone know any plants or skipper-compatible species?
They currently get along good with a molly, but when I started them on a one day diet, they sacrified her mate (or maybe it was just a coincidence)
Before every asks the same question I WILL POST PICTURES in the next couple days, so chill out and use your imagination. :shark:
Also looking for suggestions for their old tank, a 25g cubed. I am leaning towards gobies and puffers, though probably not together
Oh, and any substrate suggestions? I've had problems with playground sand getting too filthy too fast, so something that requires not too much cleaning (say, more than weekly).