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by trevo
Sat Jun 14, 2025 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tips for breeding apistogrammas
Replies: 11
Views: 98

Re: Tips for breeding apistogrammas


Breeding Apistos can be tricky. Your params sound good, but have you tried lowering the pH to around 6.0? They often need softer, more acidic water to trigger spawning. Also, live foods like brine shrimp or blackworms can help condition them.


Yep, live food's a game-changer. I've had success ...
by trevo
Thu Jun 05, 2025 11:30 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Ideal magnesium for LPS corals
Replies: 9
Views: 93

Re: Ideal magnesium for LPS corals

Cloudy tanks are the worst. Had a bacterial bloom last year from overdoing it with amino acids. Took weeks to clear up. But back to mag—anyone tried the ESV B-Ionic mag supplement? Heard it's pretty clean.
by trevo
Thu Jun 05, 2025 3:14 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Ideal magnesium for LPS corals
Replies: 9
Views: 93

Re: Ideal magnesium for LPS corals


Yep, zenwave9's got it right. I bumped mine to 1400 last month, and my Hammers started extending way more. Running Red Sea Coral Pro salt, which mixes around 1350, so I dose a bit extra. You got any Acans or Torches in there? They're usually the first to show mag issues.


Funny you mention that ...
by trevo
Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:14 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: plants that work with tetras
Replies: 12
Views: 283

Re: plants that work with tetras


Dude, just throw in some duckweed and call it a day. Your Tetras will love it, and you'll never have to worry about planting again. Bonus: it's basically impossible to kill. Downside: you'll never get rid of it either.


Ha, true about the duckweed. But if you wanna keep some control, try Red ...