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10 Gallon Heterandria Formosa Tank

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by Anthony, Apr 29, 2010.

  1. Anthony

    Anthony Thread Starter Active Member

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    Just got these guys today thanks to MasterBlue. Ignore the horrible aquascape, I just threw extra plants in there last minute. I'm going to rearrange them next week and maybe pick up some other type of plants as I'm not sure how this Marineland LED system is going to do with L. Repens.

    The tank is still pretty cloudy from the sand but hopefully that will clear in a few hours. The fry are so tiny I have no idea where they went once they hit the water.
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    Anthony, Apr 29, 2010
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  2. MasterBlue

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    =3 yay!
    it looks fairly good for what it is =P
     
    MasterBlue, Apr 29, 2010
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    needs a black background (plants would stand out more and the silvery color of the fish would make them easier to spot)...Mine are looking great on the black!
    Also, maybe add a bright green plant such as evil hornwort...they look really nice against those colors.
     
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  4. Anthony

    Anthony Thread Starter Active Member

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    Yeah, gonna put on a background next week.
     
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    are you having issues with the filter being strong despite adjusting it?
     
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    Anthony Thread Starter Active Member

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    I have it completely opened and pointed toward the back of the tank. Seems fine even with these small guys.
     
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    maybe because they're better swimmers than the cory fry?
     
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    Anthony Thread Starter Active Member

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    Maybe. The fry kept swimming into the current and getting spun around but he kept going back over it it. Maybe he thought it was fun ? Haven't seen him this morning though so I hope he's hiding in the plants somewhere.
     
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    I know in my case I was mortified ... I never unplugged anything soo fast in my life. Lol!
     
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    Ended up laying on the floor looking around the tank and counted 4 or 5 fry.
     
    Anthony, May 2, 2010
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    haha, expect more soon. They are slower to reproduce, but smaller and better hiders. One day you'll notice all these adults you missed over the last month =P
     
    MasterBlue, May 3, 2010
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