tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post1315473536292335680..comments2024-03-26T14:49:31.019+08:00Comments on Urban Aquaria: 32 Litre "Tree Scape" Tank (Week 6) - UpdateUrban Aquariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01989859781350081546noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post-75917785166360742172016-03-11T01:11:25.327+08:002016-03-11T01:11:25.327+08:00I've been growing out various plants in prepar...I've been growing out various plants in preparation for setting up new aquascapes, might post some updates soon. :)Urban Aquariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989859781350081546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post-18011031100628896122016-03-10T22:05:49.131+08:002016-03-10T22:05:49.131+08:00Ahh yeah that's what i was afraid of. Think ev...Ahh yeah that's what i was afraid of. Think even female bettas might not be a good idea. It's ok then the endlers do a good enough job of being the 'feature' fishes, with their bright colours. <br />Are you working on anything major right now! Can't wait to see an update on your site be it regarding your scapes or any tips you may have heh Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075863318600827724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post-70345748151076574812016-03-08T16:57:09.571+08:002016-03-08T16:57:09.571+08:00From my experience keeping bettas in community tan...From my experience keeping bettas in community tanks, they tend to have individual personalities. Some may constantly chase and bite other fishes and eat the shrimps, while some may be relatively peaceful... you'll just have to try and see. Just be ready to quickly remove it from the tank if you happen to get one that isn't the friendly sort.<br /><br />Pygmy gourami (aka sparkling gourami) are generally more peaceful towards other fishes, but they are expert shrimp hunters. I've kept a group of sparkling gouramis before, and they were able to gang up and kill much larger sized yamato shrimps. I guess if you don't mind the possibility of the shrimps being attacked and eaten, then those fishes could be okay to keep in a community tank.<br /><br />I guess your current bio-load is already more or less sufficient for the tank volume. If you add more bio-load and parameters start to get unbalanced, then just have to do more water changes and more frequent tank/filter maintenance.<br /><br />Urban Aquariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989859781350081546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post-81443669630123453802016-03-07T23:39:26.238+08:002016-03-07T23:39:26.238+08:00I've been toying somewhat with the idea of get...I've been toying somewhat with the idea of getting a main feature fish for this tank, like a female betta or a Pygmy Gourami; do you think it's a good idea? I know they might attack some shrimps..but would it be a high stress situation all around for the fishes involved (and is it already grossly overstocked)? Would appreciate your input on this! <br />As it stands now there are 10 boraras, 2 endlers, 2 otos, a bunch of colour shrimps, and the 4 CPDs and 4 Erythromicrons (gosh that sounds like too much for this tank, which is only about 22L) Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075863318600827724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post-21576768834670811872016-03-06T23:15:58.364+08:002016-03-06T23:15:58.364+08:00Yeah, sometimes when you add in new groups of fish...Yeah, sometimes when you add in new groups of fishes, they can change the behavioral dynamics of the tank's community in surprising ways, so its possible that certain fishes may turn from brave to shy while other fishes turn from shy to brave. :)<br /><br />Sometimes different groups of fishes also claim specific territories in the tank too, so you will tend to notice distinct groups congregating in their own areas.Urban Aquariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989859781350081546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post-24079636852937838982016-03-04T03:38:37.016+08:002016-03-04T03:38:37.016+08:00Thank you for your advice!
I have since changed my...Thank you for your advice!<br />I have since changed my tank to a 45cm low-ish profile slim tank (45x20x25). After adding 4 CPDs and 4 Erythromicrons into the tank which already has 10 boraras, the boraras are now the shy and timid ones, always hiding behind plants/wood at the back of the tank! I hardly see them anymore, whereas the 2 danio/microrasbora species are always zipping around all over. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post-28293046784310400652016-02-25T21:26:55.497+08:002016-02-25T21:26:55.497+08:00Yes, CPDs can live alongside Chili Rasboras withou...Yes, CPDs can live alongside Chili Rasboras without issues.<br /><br />The boraras fishes could help to reduce the shyness of CPDs, just have to try and see. Densely planted tank environments are good for CPDs too, they feel more comfortable and tend to appear in the open more often.Urban Aquariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989859781350081546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post-16911932912372531782016-02-21T20:55:03.838+08:002016-02-21T20:55:03.838+08:00Hi UA,
Do you think that CPD (or danio erythromic...Hi UA,<br /><br />Do you think that CPD (or danio erythromicron) will mix well with Chili rasboras in a 5 gallon relatively-planted tank? Will the boraras do well as dither fish for the CPD or will the CPD still be hiding all the time? Thinking of adding a little more solid colours into my tank of cherries and boraras.. Didn't get such great boraras from C328; even though they are colouring up nicely from when i first got them a few weeks ago, they're still like 50% translucent and not as red as yours from your other tank. <br />In any case, would appreciate your advice regarding adding some CPDs/D. Erythromicron. As it stands now I have 6-7 boraras and a bunch of cherries in the 5 gallon tank, with a 500L/h UP Slim filter with necessary media. <br /><br />Thanks!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post-85896778627465609072015-11-22T22:08:37.474+08:002015-11-22T22:08:37.474+08:00Those fishes are usually available occasionally at...Those fishes are usually available occasionally at most LFS... at the moment, you could try checking at LFS like Aquatic Avenue or Green Chapter, there is a chance they may still have some stock of those fishes.Urban Aquariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989859781350081546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729821130468776147.post-14703724762426977682015-11-19T22:54:12.746+08:002015-11-19T22:54:12.746+08:00Hi UA, sorry to dig out ur old post. Can I ask whe...Hi UA, sorry to dig out ur old post. Can I ask where can I find Danio Erythromicron (aka Emerald Dwarf Danio) in Singapore?Desmond Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17797251946956117481noreply@blogger.com