Very nice looking tank. Love the fish choice. Loaches of all kinds seem to be an interesting choice. I imagine the endlers serve as a recurring, self-reproducing food source for the rest of the tank. Serpai are just eye candy, which is good. Not too many, not too few. Catches the eye while looking at the plants.
Dear Colin Barsby: Oh wow, I’m discontinuing driftwood, in favor of rock hardscape. I’m well blessed, to live in Kentucky, where most of the rock is completely aquarium save and doesn’t tend to have sharp edges. In addition, the slates of lime stone, found here are often just the right shape, to allow me, to hide equipment, easily, in my scapes. Driftwood encourages algae, particularly blackbeard algae, so I’m giving mine away. I gave away my, plastic hides, a few years ago. My hobby has changed, drastically, as I’ve learned, especially in the last ten years, since I discovered the FishFam, on RUclips. Thank you for sharing this interesting and informative video. All my best, Sincerely, E. J. Brinegar
It's great to hear that you are enjoying your tanks and that RUclips has put you in touch with fellow fish-keepers from around the world, for many years to come :)
Haha.. I was already typing out the broken glass thing before you said it. Even when you're setting up your aquarium or doing a bit of maintenance you run the risk of scratching the glass/acrylic or even worse dripping a rock through them. That said there are some good reasons for rocks too; a breeding spots, aesthetic value, hiding places for fry or small timid fish, etc.. For me depends on the tank and what you're trying to achieve but enjoyed the video for the points included in it and for sparking off the convo mate. 👍💙
Although I think that "rock hater" may be a little strong, I do prefer wood for the reasons you mentioned Colin. Not only is wood easier to cut and shape, it is significantly less difficult to hang from the top braces.
I thought you were going to ask if you should add them, and I was ready to say "No" if those plants are just going to cover them anyway. I've rescaped just because driftwoods got overtaken by plants and they're not adding any esthetics.
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Spectacular your aquarium decor. I really like this thick vertical vegetation.
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Thankyou Marco, I'm glad you like it.
Best aussie wishes for your day too :)
I collect all my own rocks. I've never had issues with metals or pH being affected.
one more for the rockers :)
We love to rock baby🤘🤘
Rock on :)
Very nice looking tank. Love the fish choice. Loaches of all kinds seem to be an interesting choice. I imagine the endlers serve as a recurring, self-reproducing food source for the rest of the tank. Serpai are just eye candy, which is good. Not too many, not too few. Catches the eye while looking at the plants.
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you liked it 😊
yep the rock type can influence the mineral contents of your aquarium.... very good share boss
Hi Raliegh, thanks for checking in :)
You have some good points, I like rocks, especially if they are some that can hold beneficial bacteria.
Dear Colin Barsby:
Oh wow, I’m discontinuing driftwood, in favor of rock hardscape. I’m well blessed, to live in Kentucky, where most of the rock is completely aquarium save and doesn’t tend to have sharp edges. In addition, the slates of lime stone, found here are often just the right shape, to allow me, to hide equipment, easily, in my scapes.
Driftwood encourages algae, particularly blackbeard algae, so I’m giving mine away. I gave away my, plastic hides, a few years ago. My hobby has changed, drastically, as I’ve learned, especially in the last ten years, since I discovered the FishFam, on RUclips.
Thank you for sharing this interesting and informative video.
All my best,
Sincerely,
E. J. Brinegar
It's great to hear that you are enjoying your tanks and that RUclips has put you in touch with fellow fish-keepers from around the world, for many years to come :)
I am definetely a rock lover in rift tanks. In south american or asian tanks I prefere drift wood. You have definetely made the right choice.🙂👍
Good point :)
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I'm happy you think so my friend :)
Haha.. I was already typing out the broken glass thing before you said it. Even when you're setting up your aquarium or doing a bit of maintenance you run the risk of scratching the glass/acrylic or even worse dripping a rock through them.
That said there are some good reasons for rocks too; a breeding spots, aesthetic value, hiding places for fry or small timid fish, etc..
For me depends on the tank and what you're trying to achieve but enjoyed the video for the points included in it and for sparking off the convo mate. 👍💙
I've kept the rocks I've collected over the years, they might come out for special occasions :)
Although I think that "rock hater" may be a little strong, I do prefer wood for the reasons you mentioned Colin. Not only is wood easier to cut and shape, it is significantly less difficult to hang from the top braces.
My rock days are behind me, only the classic "80s tunes from here :)
I thought you were going to ask if you should add them, and I was ready to say "No" if those plants are just going to cover them anyway. I've rescaped just because driftwoods got overtaken by plants and they're not adding any esthetics.
We can just tell people we have rocks behind the plants and no one will know :)
I have aquarium safe rocks but nothing cool.. I need a few nice pieces
it's a long way to the rock :)