Project L: journal.

[Aventador]

It really look like a river. Can't wait to see livestock in. How exciting! :thumbup:

[yangqian]

Anubias nana can be quite "territorial" and may overlap your more excpensive bucep. Best is to isolate them among themselves with space and woods for them to grow vertically and horizonatally.

Haha yes I am aware of that but thankfully they are pretty much slow growers. I am waiting for my anubias nana petite to be "invasive" so I can propagate and expand my nana petite carpet. (:

[PKB]

Really nice and unique. What livestock do you intend to keep in there?

[yangqian]

Really nice and unique. What livestock do you intend to keep in there?

I intend to keep tiger shrimps, corydoras pygmeaus and hatchet fish. (:

[PKB]

I intend to keep tiger shrimps, corydoras pygmeaus and hatchet fish. (:

Hatchet fish is a tricky one. You will need to cover your tank as they are super jumper.

[atolylica]

Inspirational and awesome tank!

[bluebubbles]

Most fishes/shrimps (except betta) will jump because many of our household tanks are small. However, this L-project tank is big and hope the fishes have no excuse wanting to escape from there. Than again, they are sensitive to moving shadow, so no guarantee. On the other hand, I find sparkling gourami quite adorable with their "inquisitive stares" at dead spot, in every way resembling all the relax characteristics of a slow moving betta except that they don't fight but loves to mingle among their own kind. May want to consider that for your tank and they help to rid your snail population if it happens.

[yangqian]

Hatchet fish is a tricky one. You will need to cover your tank as they are super jumper.

Most fishes/shrimps (except betta) will jump because many of our household tanks are small. However, this L-project tank is big and hope the fishes have no excuse wanting to escape from there. Than again, they are sensitive to moving shadow, so no guarantee. On the other hand, I find sparkling gourami quite adorable with their "inquisitive stares" at dead spot, in every way resembling all the relax characteristics of a slow moving betta except that they don't fight but loves to mingle among their own kind. May want to consider that for your tank and they help to rid your snail population if it happens.

Yes, hatchet fishes are indeed jumpers. A few of them made the leap of faith in my previous tank. Especially when the lights come on. It is unfortunate that my current light fixtures do not come with dimmer function. Let's just hope that the batch that I am purchasing do not have much desire to jump.

Although these fishes are not the top favourite for schooling fishes, in my previous tank, they tend to gather as a school. And I find it very pleasing to watch. I personally think they are an excellent choice surface dwelling fauna.

As for gouramis, I personally do not take much notice of them as I am a shrimplet-safe person. However, indeed, they make an excellent choice for my scape. And also with their ever-slightly more aggressive behavior, as compared to my corydoras pygmeaus, they might just make the corydoras school tighter and longer. In my experience, corydoras pygmeaus tend to school lesser eventually as they realise they do not need to, especially in a predator-free environment. Complacency effect I guess.

[bluebubbles]

Although these fishes are not the top favourite for schooling fishes, in my previous tank, they tend to gather as a school. And I find it very pleasing to watch. I personally think they are an excellent choice surface dwelling fauna.

The above description fit the behaviour of Boraras Brigittae ( mosquito fish). Fortunately, I have never seen 2 dozens of my Brigittae jumped out of my small tank. I counted them every feeding time. Probably they don't have the energy of a bigger size fishes to jump. I believe your L-tank can keep hundreds of such shrimp-safe little creatures to (temporarily) deter bugs from multiplying in heavily planted tanks.

As for gouramis, I personally do not take much notice of them as I am a shrimplet-safe person..

Oops, forgot that you will be keeping tiger shrimps, than Gourami is a NO NO choice as they tend to bully smaller size fish too. However, I have never succeed in breeding tiger shrimps and they died easily in my low tech setup. Anyway, I can't wait to see your bucep thrives, they are colourful plants and will turn your tank into a sea of varied bronze/purplish and red carpet How I wish to have addtional tank just to keep bucep alone.

[sakuras]

Hi bro, mind me asking where you getting your tiger shrimp from? Great tank by the way

[PKB]

Most fishes/shrimps (except betta) will jump because many of our household tanks are small. However, this L-project tank is big and hope the fishes have no excuse wanting to escape from there. Than again, they are sensitive to moving shadow, so no guarantee. On the other hand, I find sparkling gourami quite adorable with their "inquisitive stares" at dead spot, in every way resembling all the relax characteristics of a slow moving betta except that they don't fight but loves to mingle among their own kind. May want to consider that for your tank and they help to rid your snail population if it happens.

I think Hatchet Fish will jump regardless of the tank size, it's their natural behaviour. I have only about 6 pieces in my 422 planted tank, they jump as well even thought there are lots of space for them to swim..

[joe]

How are the plants adapting to the new tank? So many buceps

[yangqian]

The above description fit the behaviour of Boraras Brigittae ( mosquito fish). Fortunately, I have never seen 2 dozens of my Brigittae jumped out of my small tank. I counted them every feeding time. Probably they don't have the energy of a bigger size fishes to jump. I believe your L-tank can keep hundreds of such shrimp-safe little creatures to (temporarily) deter bugs from multiplying in heavily planted tanks.



Oops, forgot that you will be keeping tiger shrimps, than Gourami is a NO NO choice as they tend to bully smaller size fish too. However, I have never succeed in breeding tiger shrimps and they died easily in my low tech setup. Anyway, I can't wait to see your bucep thrives, they are colourful plants and will turn your tank into a sea of varied bronze/purplish and red carpet How I wish to have addtional tank just to keep bucep alone.

Thank you for all your suggestions. I might be getting ruby tetras to add some colours and variety to the tank. Insert some different fishes with different energy levels as corydoras pgymeaus are very active and always shoaling.

Added 10 otos in an attempt to remove some brown hair algae in the tank. To my surprise, I see them schooling together. A very interesting sight to behold. Added some 20+ of my corydoras pgymeaus from my old tank as well. I had a good laugh when the corys starting to school with the otos, which I assume they thought they were of the same species, noting the close resemblence of their appearance.

[yangqian]

Hi bro, mind me asking where you getting your tiger shrimp from? Great tank by the way

I get them from Mainland. Currently they do not have stocks though.

[yangqian]

How are the plants adapting to the new tank? So many buceps

Some plants acclimatize faster than the rest. I will take a picture of the progress soon. (:

[Ingen]

Don't the tank need to cycle before adding fishes?

[yangqian]

Don't the tank need to cycle before adding fishes?

The tank has been cycling for close to 3 weeks. In addition, I used old tank water and old filter media. True, it is still a little early but I am desperate to clean up my old tanks, hence shifting the fishes over.

[ciaossu]

WOW, very impressive tank and scape you have there. thumbsup*

[yangqian]

Can any kind soul help me id the red plant in the picture?

[Ingen]

The tank has been cycling for close to 3 weeks. In addition, I used old tank water and old filter media. True, it is still a little early but I am desperate to clean up my old tanks, hence shifting the fishes over.

Oh, looking at your post, I thought it was just days haha.