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by pyrera
Tue Jun 10, 2025 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plant supplement recommendations
Replies: 11
Views: 107

Re: Plant supplement recommendations


I'm kinda new to this, but my Anubias started growing better when I added root tabs. Not sure if it's the right move, but it worked for me. Tank's a 10 gallon with sand substrate.


Root tabs can help, but Anubias are epiphytes, so they mostly feed from the water column. Liquid ferts might be ...
by pyrera
Mon Sep 09, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: comparing kribensis and rams
Replies: 11
Views: 3326

Re: comparing kribensis and rams


When it comes to rams, you've got two main types to consider - the common or blue ram, Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, and the Bolivian ram, M. altispinosus. The former requires warmer temperatures, a minimum of 80F/27C but ideally between 28-29C/82-84F. This can make choosing tankmates a bit tricky, as ...
by pyrera
Mon Sep 09, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: comparing kribensis and rams
Replies: 11
Views: 3326

Re: comparing kribensis and rams


I'm looking for some more interesting species to keep in my 125 Liter tank. I've got a bit more than basic knowledge of fish keeping, but I'm still pretty new to the hobby. What are some of the easier species to keep and breed? I'd also love to know what sort of habitat I should create for them ...
by pyrera
Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: comparing kribensis and rams
Replies: 11
Views: 3326

Re: comparing kribensis and rams

Thanks for all the advice, really appreciate it. I've got a pH of around 7 in my tap water, so I'm looking for something that's not too tricky to care for. I've heard Apistogramma Cacatuoides prefer softer, more acidic water, and I'm not sure if I can lower the pH and keep it stable - it's a bit of ...
by pyrera
Mon Sep 09, 2024 12:57 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: comparing kribensis and rams
Replies: 11
Views: 3326

Re: comparing kribensis and rams

Also, are there any other types of Dwarf cichlids you'd suggest I consider, would be great to hear your thoughts
by pyrera
Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:10 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: comparing kribensis and rams
Replies: 11
Views: 3326

comparing kribensis and rams

I'm looking for some more interesting species to keep in my 125 Liter tank. I've got a bit more than basic knowledge of fish keeping, but I'm still pretty new to the hobby. What are some of the easier species to keep and breed? I'd also love to know what sort of habitat I should create for them.

I ...