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my little 5 gal

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by Leslie, Feb 23, 2009.

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  1. Ancistra'

    Ancistra' New Member

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    Leslie, I thought the first photo with the big cloud of Java moss was nice. A big moss pilow makes a great biofilter once it develops. I can see why you'd want to try something new, though.
    I love tiny tanks.

    Ancistra'
     
    Ancistra', Feb 25, 2009
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  2. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    I am keeping some just not all. the java moss made it so there was no room for the fish to swim. so i broke it apart tied some to the pot and the other is just a big ball in the corner. i want to trade it for something else. another moss or something.
     
    Leslie, Feb 25, 2009
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  3. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    ok so i added my one little lonely peice of driftwood to my tank. water isnt brown. still clear. but here is a picture of it.
    driftwood.jpg dw.jpg dw1.jpg
     
    Leslie, Feb 26, 2009
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  4. LemonDiscus

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    Driftwood adds so much to a tank! The only other thing I dont like is the rainbow gravel BUT it is your kids tank so fun is good!
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 26, 2009
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  5. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    i dont either. they really dont care. i thought about getting a blackgravel or sand. i dont know where to get it.
     
    Leslie, Feb 26, 2009
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  6. LemonDiscus

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    Black Gravel they have at almost any pet store.... Black Sand, I have not seen that myself in any stores.... there is someone else on here that uses Black Sand, actually there are a few......
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 26, 2009
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  7. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    i dont know which will hold the plants down better. and in still trying to figure out what this one plant is.
     
    Leslie, Feb 26, 2009
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  8. LemonDiscus

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    Some say gravel is better, some say sand.... I like sand, I think it holds plants down better. BUT there are TONS that would disagree with that (Anthony)....

    Honestly Gravel is easier to maintain though! You see, the waste that the fish put out turns into fertilizer for the plants. With sand, because it is so fine it cant fall into the sand and has to me mixed with it..... Gravel has all those holes between the particles, fish waste can fall right into it!

    For that reason I would recommend gravel!
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 26, 2009
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  9. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    i think i will stick with gravel. i have never done sand before.
     
    Leslie, Feb 26, 2009
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  10. MOD_Dawn

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    Petsmart stocks CaribSea Black sand.
    Black Gravel (not sure, seen it online but not in my area lfs)
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 26, 2009
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  11. LemonDiscus

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    I did black gravel on my 55 about 2 years ago (mixed in my sand on my 125 now some) and I got mine from Petsmart.... I didnt notice the sand though :confused:
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 26, 2009
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  12. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    i will go to petsmart next week. i would get it from the lfs but that would prolly cost me a arm and a leg. there are like 3 or 4 lfs here and the rest are petsmart (2) walmart ( not sure how many sale fish, and like 2 or 3 other places.so lame.
     
    Leslie, Feb 26, 2009
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    Wal-mart doesn't carry squat when it comes to tank substrate other than those little 2.5lb bags. Unless you get creative and go with their pea gravel.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 26, 2009
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  14. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    i may keep it and try to find a carpet type plant.
     
    Leslie, Feb 26, 2009
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  15. LemonDiscus

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    I could send you some beard algae! :)

    That would make a carpet effect on everything!
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 26, 2009
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  16. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    ill pass lemon. but thanks for the offer. :)
     
    Leslie, Feb 26, 2009
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    :eek: Lemon, that is not nice...not nice at all.
    Lol!
    Sorry to hear your still struggling with the beard algae. I know first hand what a pain in the rump it can be!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 26, 2009
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    LoL sending someone BBA is like sending someone the plague.
     
    Anthony, Feb 26, 2009
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  19. MOD_Dawn

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    <---agree with Anthony 110% on that one!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 26, 2009
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  20. LemonDiscus

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    Im sorry.... I'm trying to find the bright side.... maybe I can start aquascaping for it.... fuzzy driftwood.... I could have my 1 inch lawn I wanted... you know :)
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 26, 2009
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