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My Planted Endler Tank (Vermont)

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by Anthony, Jun 6, 2008.

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  1. Anthony

    Anthony Thread Starter Active Member

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    Here is an updated picture of my planted Endler tank.
    Tank1.jpg Plants1.jpg Plant.jpg
     
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    Wow, you got lots of fish and allmost no plants what so ever :eek:
     
    Keuzeserver, Jun 7, 2008
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  3. Anthony

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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    Yeah, the plants have had a hard time lately. I put a chemical in the tank when I purchased plants that had snails, to get rid of them and it killed a lot of my plants. The ones in there now are still recovering.

    When you have a tank with 98% females that give birth every 23-28 days your tank fills in quickly. :)
     
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    was it had a snail that you used
     
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    Yep. That stuff is evil. I will NEVER use it again. It caused all my fish to sit on the bottom of the tank. They looked like they were about to die so I ended up having to do a complete water change.
     
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    Hello Anthony,

    What is the name of the chemical so that us newbies can avoid it? I sure would hate to suffer the loss of a bunch of plants that I put money into!

    Thanks Anthony for having such a great forum.

    Keith
     
    infoserv, Jun 13, 2008
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  7. Anthony

    Anthony Thread Starter Active Member

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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    Aquarium Products - Had-A-Snail
     
    Anthony, Jun 13, 2008
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    Your Tank Looks Like It Will Be Very Nice Once The Plants Recover From The Chemical.
     
    YellowCichlid, Jun 24, 2008
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    Aren't snails good for plants? I threw a handful in my tank, hoping they will eat dead plant material so I don't have to clean up so much. So far they don't eat my plants, but then there's only 10 or so hiding in there so far.
     
    eeyipes, Jun 29, 2008
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    Snails will help clean your tank, and I think dead plant material too. I've heard so many stories of tanks becoming overpopulated with snails that I didn't want to take the chance in my tank.
     
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    ive seen pictures of planted tanks with snails literally covering every leaf
     
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    ohhh i am late on this one but 10 snails now and since a snail is both male and female you should have wayyyyyyyyyy to many snails now.
    Now for the Had a snail product
    its no good go and get you 3-4 yoyo loaches and you will have snail control plus very active fish that dont get much bigger then 3-4 inches.
    Now tha Clown loach will eat anils too but will uproot your plants and get to be a foot or more in size.
     
    noshow discus, Jun 30, 2008
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  13. Anthony

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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    Yep, next time I ever have a snail problem I will be getting a loach or two.
     
    Anthony, Jun 30, 2008
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    I believe it, been finding lots of snail egg clusters already. They get busy fast!

    That's Ok, if they go crazy I'll bag some up and offer them on the trading forum!
     
    eeyipes, Jul 2, 2008
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    Anthony Thread Starter Active Member

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    Hehe good idea!
     
    Anthony, Jul 2, 2008
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    Re: My Planted Endler Tank

    Clear pictures you took there. I have a tank but its empty now. No fish at all. I have 2 Koi in my pond outside but thats it.
     
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    Thanks :D
     
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    yo yo loaches are awesome I just got my first pair I love them
     
    Anonymous, Jul 24, 2008
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    I had two clown loaches in my planted tank (about 4 years ago) and they did awesome snail-control. Sadly they all died in a power-outage 18 months ago. My fam. was out of town and our house sitter had no idea what to do.... sidetracked, oops.. anyway, loaches do a fab. job for snail control.
     
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    I just had my sister send me a picture of my tank. :eek: :eek: :confused:

    Clearly they don't maintain the tank like I do. I HAVE to get up there soon to get them.

    I'm kind of embarrassed to post this picture. :oops:
    hvFcjFDuUd5A2lOq0cFpKjrObyHpEkOS0300.jpg
     
    Anthony, Aug 3, 2008
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