Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

anon9896 · Jan 6, 2020

AH thanks lol now I understand! well , my opinion is: only one pod finicky eater per tank so if you want a mandarin, EVEN if he's alone you need to let the tank mature.
Another thing you SHOULD do , you should go visit a tank that harbor a mandarin for a long time and investigate on the reason why it was successfully kept in the tank.
Now for the bread, indeed it is sourdough

I just tried to put lesser water than I use to , and for a 3 hour baking I normally use cold water but I did heat it up ... had to add a little water as it was WAY too dry too hahaha

anon9896 · Jan 6, 2020

oh wait , no no not sourdough , it's normal dough , I just read about sourdough , I don't do that often , takes a long time to prepare

Magellan · Jan 6, 2020

LadyMac said:
It is! Speakers, backlight and top light! My plants will love the light. Already reaching up some.

That looks amazing!! Is that a background, how did you get that effect?? So cool

TheShrimpNibbler · Jan 6, 2020

Magellan said:
That looks amazing!! Is that a background, how did you get that effect?? So cool

I’m pretty sure that there is a light that attaches just below back panel of the aquarium and faces up.

anon9896 · Jan 6, 2020

My planted pot in my aquarium

LadyMac · Jan 6, 2020

Magellan said:
That looks amazing!! Is that a background, how did you get that effect?? So cool

Yes, there’s a background light that comes with the system

it’s color therapy, supposedly. To help relieve stress, relax ect. I have it purple right now

Magellan · Jan 6, 2020

TheShrimpNibbler said:
I’m pretty sure that there is a light that attaches just below back panel of the aquarium and faces up.

As you can see, after 2 years the background we have doesn’t look as good as it used to :/

LadyMac · Jan 6, 2020

They have just the back light too. CURRENT USA Serene Aquarium Visual and Audio Aquatic Experience Kit | LED Background Light (72")

TheShrimpNibbler · Jan 6, 2020

Magellan said:
As you can see, after 2 years the background we have doesn’t look as good as it used to :/

Wow, that’s a beautiful tank. I actually really like your background.

LadyMac · Jan 6, 2020

Magellan said:
As you can see, after 2 years the background we have doesn’t look as good as it used to :/

Lovely scape!

Magellan · Jan 6, 2020

LadyMac said:
They have just the back light too. CURRENT USA Serene Aquarium Visual and Audio Aquatic Experience Kit | LED Background Light (72")

Ah ok, so there is a static clean film that goes on and then the light makes it change colors. The tank is pretty close to the wall, not sure how to fix this problem lol

Magellan · Jan 6, 2020

TheShrimpNibbler said:
Wow, that’s a beautiful tank. I actually really like your background.

Thank you! Rachel designed everything I just take care of it

LadyMac said:
Lovely scape!

thank you!! Those plants grow so fast, I’ve just let them take over lol

LadyMac · Jan 6, 2020

Magellan said:
Thank you! Rachel designed everything I just take care of it

thank you!! Those plants grow so fast, I’ve just let them take over lol

Sometimes taking over is best! I’m hoping my couple stems grow nicely so I can chop and replant

the needle leaf java fern will be replaced eventually. I’m hoping for some sunset hygrophylia, and cabomba furcata.

LadyMac · Jan 6, 2020

Magellan said:
Ah ok, so there is a static clean film that goes on and then the light makes it change colors. The tank is pretty close to the wall, not sure how to fix this problem lol

Mine is also close. The light bar is about an inch wide, and attaches to the plastic rim with suction cups like a heater would. As long as you have help, it’s not so bad.

Magellan · Jan 6, 2020

LadyMac said:
Sometimes taking over is best! I’m hoping my couple stems grow nicely so I can chop and replant the needle leaf java fern will be replaced eventually. I’m hoping for some sunset hygrophylia, and cabomba furcata.

There is just nothing quite like a fully grown in planted freshwater (@najer has come pretty close though!)

LadyMac said:
Mine is also close. The light bar is about an inch wide, and attaches to the plastic rim with suction cups like a heater would. As long as you have help, it’s not so bad.

definitely going to consider this with the boss! I love the look of yours

12gallonsofhex · Jan 6, 2020

Magellan said:
long term what’s the plan for the phosphates?

I need to see where they stay at naturally. I was dosing nutrients to keep them above zero and then pulled the chaeto when that was not working. After that nutrients shot up. Did 2 25 percent water changes in a week and got them to a manageable level. Nitrates stayed under control but phosphates are staying high. I think maybe the rocks soaked up the no4 when it was high and are releaseing it now.