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by starzone
Wed Feb 19, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: A new betta
Replies: 5
Views: 2311

Re: A new betta

He's quite the stunner. For some reason, Ermac from Mortal Kombat comes to mind, despite the colour mismatch - I think it's the boldness of his scales.
by starzone
Fri Oct 18, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Are betta fish interested in snails as food?
Replies: 10
Views: 3577

Re: Are betta fish interested in snails as food?

daisymay wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 11:02 am Haven't had that experience, my betta seems to be snail-proof, not touching them.
Trouble is, I'm not exactly a morning person on weekends - 10AM is about as early as I get up, so I'd probably miss out on the daphnia.
by starzone
Tue Aug 13, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Discovering the unknown: lessons from unexpected experiences
Replies: 2
Views: 816

Re: Discovering the unknown: lessons from unexpected experiences

Elodea's amazing, right. I'm a bit jealous, wish I could get my hands on some of your clippings, but distance is a bummer. I'm pretty sure @kingrise is just as hooked as I am on the stuff - it's got this incredible, wild look to it and grows like crazy.
by starzone
Tue May 14, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Creating a high-tech aquarium without co2.
Replies: 9
Views: 2412

Re: Creating a high-tech aquarium without co2.

The guy's nailed it. Fast growth, perfect leaves every time. Thanks for sharing the video!
by starzone
Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: different moss types
Replies: 10
Views: 3942

Re: different moss types


I've been mulling over adding some moss to my 170L, but I'm stumped on where to put it. I've got a few ideas, but I'm not sure which way to go. Should I plunk it down in the centflake area, so if I get shrimp they can scavenge around in it? Or maybe it'd be better off to the left with the other ...
by starzone
Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:32 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: different moss types
Replies: 10
Views: 3942

different moss types

I've been mulling over adding some moss to my 170L, but I'm stumped on where to put it. I've got a few ideas, but I'm not sure which way to go. Should I plunk it down in the centflake area, so if I get shrimp they can scavenge around in it? Or maybe it'd be better off to the left with the other ...
by starzone
Wed Feb 23, 2022 8:44 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: plants safe for clown loach aquariums
Replies: 4
Views: 1255

plants safe for clown loach aquariums

What other fish do you have in that tank of yours?
My 170L used to be home to a clown loach, and I had elodea densa and another plant in there too. Never had any issues with fish eating the plants, but I did notice that elodea densa can get a bit out of hand if you don't trim it regularly. Branches ...