Trying again - Jessie's 125 - Page 44 - Aquascaping

Jessie · 11-10-2008, 02:05 PM

Thanks everyone!
I wish I had more time/cash to keep this tank running at the lightspeed it was previously, but it's just not in the cards right now. I'm also going to be moving it - again - come spring/summer, so I'm gearing down so I can go through this whole mess all over again

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Originally Posted by BryceM

Did I miss something about the diamond tetras? Are you breeding them? If so, please expound.

The diamonds have been spawning on and off since Feb 06...completely without any of my help. I'd say there's been two or three (perhaps four) broods where 2-6 will survive. I think cool water changes and LOTS plant coverage is the key. They're just extra randy in my tank, haha

I also had the remaining 3 of 8 emperor tetras spawn. Only one little made and it, but WOW they grow quick!!

curt_914 · 11-10-2008, 04:09 PM

Hey Jess good to see you back as well. I have only been skimming the forums lately as time and money has been tight. Also going to be a dad as our first baby is on the way. Here is a link to the 55 gallon, http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...n-sa-tank.html
Keep in touch.

Curt

matt1045 · 11-11-2008, 08:20 PM

wow turned out great. Congrats

dawntwister · 11-12-2008, 01:54 AM

What lushes growth you have. Love that it is not scape to perfection. I love the wild look. I am envious!!

derekp · 11-12-2008, 07:30 AM

Very nice. Im glad your fish are spawing for you. Have you gotten the rainbows or barbs to spawn yet?

Jessie · 11-12-2008, 09:08 AM

Curt -- congrats on the baby on the way!!!! The tank is looking great too!
I'm so surprised to see how Premier/AquaMart has changed - I'm kicking myself for missing out on the Dicrossus!

Matt, Dawn - thank you

Derek - The rainbows and barbs love to dance around and flirt with each other. They seem to display courtship behaviors quite often. However, I'm unsure if there has been any documented community tank spawnings of Denisonii. If they did spawn, believe I would throw a parade, haha

freydo · 11-12-2008, 05:08 PM

yikes... i remember this journal from a while ago, and just saw it again... 44 pages!

even with the gearing down that you've done, your tank still looks awesome jessie. hope to see more updates

taz81 · 07-18-2009, 10:10 PM

I LOVE your tank. If I had known about it when I was in Denver last november (during the election), I would've totally come over to steal your tank

...assuming I also knew I wanted to do this whole planted aquarium thing back then. :P. I LOVE the wild look, especially when (as it appears to me) plants are growing on random parts of large limbs. Just makes me happy to look at, it must be a wonder in person. Would you happen to have any updates?