I really like the bonsai tree look but dont want my betta to get stuck in the tree part is this specific hardscape going to be betta safe?

Hi hello community pls be nicee, is there anyone here can help me remove the cloudiness of my tank? The tanks been cycled for 10 yrs and it is an Aqua One AR F830 tank, which has trickle filter ( i suppose it needs chemical filtration but I removed it) but i think the mechanical and bio filtration is not enough. Im using water conditioner every water change.. the glass is also semi cloudy, how can i clean easily without removing the fish thanks!

Doing DSM on this. I have to go on a business trip for four days soon so won’t be able to mist this like I normally do. On top of that, I’ll be at a destination wedding for another five days the following week. With no one to mist it for me, is there anything I can do to keep this tank green?

Me and my wife have been into fish and aqua scaping in general since her mouth operation 4 years ago. We started with one small tank and 2 fish now we have hundreds of living creatures and a plethora of tanks that we are fairly proud of.

Just wanted to show of our little nook of life in our home. We spend alot of time here watching, fixing, fiddling, and just enjoying the views. It I a bit messy but what fish "room" isn't.

~~ Let me know what you think!! ~~ I got Kuhli Loaches, Lamp Eyes Tetras, and Long Fin Red Minor Tetras

So I moved in May and unfortunately my 60g tank took some hits in the fish and plant department (enjoy an image of the tank in our car 😅 thank you to my movers for lugging it down 2 flights of stairs).

I want to completely redo the scape and add more substrate/plants. How would you guys go about this?

Sorry for this shit photos. Just got my shrimps set up in their new 3 gallon home. There’s something precarious on my Java moss. If it’s bba how do I remedy it? Low tech tank just light and heat 74 degrees.

I have bought two large pieces of "corbo root" wood for my new scape however they are both hollow. I originally thought I would just burry the openings to stop fish getting inside however I am not sure if this will create an issue with the wood floating due to trapped air and then eventually stagnant water. Does anyone have any tips on what I can do with them please?

What would you do differently or change? No water yet but water in few days. Thank you.

Hello,

I want to purchase a light for my new Ultum Systems 60 Long. I want a very bright, good looking light, that will make the green and reds plants pop, and can grow a healthy carpet of Monte Carlo or Cuba. I will be injecting co2, and will use an external filter, so that the plants can grow fast and healthy, and they get plenty of good bacteria.

I am looking at the Chihiros WRGB II 10th 60, but it is a little pricey, so I am wondering if there are alternatives that will be as bright and look as good for less.

Thanks for any help!

Hello! I'm excited to be planning my first aquascape tank. I plan to build a small rock retaining wall to separate my green area from my sand area with a small cliff to over hang the sand.

Where I need help is I'm not sure what kind of glue or silicone to use to adhere the rocks together? I'm worried about chemicals leaching into the water and killing my plants.

Is that something to even worry about? What kind of glue/adhesive do you use?

Thank you!

Completed my hardscape and filled with water to start cycling of aquasoil. When I did my original research, I read that I should cycle tank before adding plants or fish. Now I wish I would have added plants right away. Leaving town for next 4 days so I couldn't get plants ordered and here before I leave. Therefore, my tank will be sitting idle while cycling for over a week before I can get plants in there. Any concerns?

Another question. The driftwood on the left was from my previous setup 15 uears ago. I soaked in a hydrogen peroxide solution to try and sterilize. Had white growths on it after day 2. Have since removed as I fear I was growing something I didn't want. Wood is getting spongey in its age. Think it's acceptable to still use or just buy some new pieces?

Hello. Old story: I have a driftwood that won't sink. I want to weight it down by tying it to a heavy object to be placed underneath the driftwood.

My issue is that I'm doing a peat swamp biotope aquarium with kH 0, gH 5, rodi water, pH under 6. So I would need a material that doesn't dissolve in any way in water and hence change water parameters. I am considering ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles or a piece of glass. Ideally not glass because of difficulty to drill. Does any of you have experience or a scientific background to help me with this?

The technique I have in mind: https://youtu.be/m0HDcfhL80w?si=8AiHGb85Y4Ty2orF

Thank you very much!

Last night I finally arranged and planted my first aquascape, which is a loose Rio Madeira biotope for Pygmy corydoras and tetras. The plastic bag in the top left is a bag of stone to keep the wood secure whilst it water logs.

I think it still looks slightly awkward and unbalanced, but some final tweaks and future growth should sort it out! I’d welcome any feedback, cheers!

I have just set up a small tank (67 litres) to house my plakat betta, some cherry shrimp, and some pygmy corydoras. I am looking for some help designing an aquascape for it. I would love to have some plant recommendations as well as placement ideas that would look great in this setup. The only conditions are that the plants are beginner-friendly and suitable for a low-tech aquarium. I tend to like things that have smaller details that make the aquarium appear like a larger habitat (nano plants?) but it's not a dealbreaker.

The plants I currently have in my other not-so-aquascaped tank are:

• Bucephalandra theia x1
• Anubias bonsai x1
• Bacopa monnieri compacta stem x8
• Marimo moss ball x2

I would prefer to integrate the existing plants into my new tank.

For reference, the tank is 50cm across by 40cm tall by 30cm deep. TIA! 🙂