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by Bobbycore
Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:47 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: can torch corals touch hammer corals?
Replies: 10
Views: 50

Re: can torch corals touch hammer corals?

My LFS guy said they'll usually avoid each other if the flow's right. But he also sells coral, so grain of salt. I keep mine 8 inches apart in a 20-gallon nano, no drama. Running a Kessil A160, 10 hours a day.
by Bobbycore
Thu Mar 13, 2025 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: breeding predatory fish: a beginner's guide
Replies: 1
Views: 3403

breeding predatory fish: a beginner's guide

hey all, just curious about breeding habits of african butterfly fish and common bichir - anyone had success with either of these species, or know which one's more willing to breed?
by Bobbycore
Sun Dec 15, 2024 1:17 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Chalice coral issues
Replies: 8
Views: 3224

Re: Chalice coral issues

I had a similar issue with my chalice coral, and I found that keeping my magnesium levels up made all the difference. Not sure what your current parameters are, but I'd definitely recommend keeping an eye on that. I was having the same problem, and once I started monitoring and maintaining my mag ...
by Bobbycore
Tue Nov 05, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Growing and caring for eleocharis acicularis
Replies: 7
Views: 2540

Re: Growing and caring for eleocharis acicularis

Just wanted to follow up - I tried not feeding this morning and it's amazing, even the neons and zebras are having a go at the algae now. Cheers for the tip @bronze_shield, it's been a real game-changer.
by Bobbycore
Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Growing and caring for eleocharis acicularis
Replies: 7
Views: 2540

Re: Growing and caring for eleocharis acicularis


I'm inclined to think it could be algae. My own Eleocharis Acicularis has maintained its vibrant green color, and I've also got it planted in sand, although I don't use a root tab. Interestingly, I've got kuhli loach digging tunnels right underneath it, but that doesn't seem to be affecting it. My ...
by Bobbycore
Tue Nov 05, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Growing and caring for eleocharis acicularis
Replies: 7
Views: 2540

Growing and caring for eleocharis acicularis

Hi all,

I'm having some trouble with my "Eleocharis Acicularis" - the tips are browning (pic attached). Not sure if it's dying or if algae is taking over.

It's planted in sand with a root tab nearby.

Any advice would be great, thanks!

cheers