Marina Vue 87L Tank Log

[RedLee]

Just thought I'd share some pictures of the remaining Rasboras as I was able to get some half decent photos while they were not zipping around.

[RedLee]

An up to date picture of the tank.



The male Gourami is hanging under the Salvinia that I added a week or so ago.
The Rasboras are also hanging there without being chased off by the Gourami.
I guess that, along with the absence of any fry, the bubble nest was not successful.

The eagle eyed amongst you might be able to pick out the Panda Corys chilling on the substrate underneath the Gourami and Rasboras.

[RedLee]

The Hygrophila was thriving, but it was crowding out some of the other plants and taking up lots of swimming room.



So I had a bit of a trim and also got rid of the Salvinia. (was a right hassle during water changes)



I seem to have found a decent routine with the fertilizer.

[Andys temperate tank]

Looks lovely.

I had to zoom right in on my phone to spot the Corys

[RedLee]

There was some more Honey Gourami action this weekend.
Well, the male was making a huge bubble nest and was really coloured up.



The female was having none of it.



I've just done the weekly water change and the bubble nest has gone now. He'll have to try all over again, poor chap.

[RedLee]

Looks lovely.

I had to zoom right in on my phone to spot the Corys

Thanks.
I've got 3 pandas. Originally had 5 but a couple died before Christmas.
There are 4 Rasbora Hets and 2 Honeys.
Also there are 4 Amano Shrimp but they are rarely to be seen.

I'm looking to add some more fish but not sure what to get yet.
Want something with some colour.

[Andys temperate tank]

Wish I could help. A couple.more corys maybe?

[Staffylover]

Hi RedLee, tank looks lovely, always so many lovely fish to choose from I have trouble narrowing it down,
Don't know your water parameters but I have ember tetra's they are a bright orange colour and have proven to be hardy had mine quite some time now, but they are very small, cherry barbs are a bit bigger or how about neon dwarf rainbows? not got any myself but admire them in shops, anyway I'm sure you will find something you fancy then you can update us

[RedLee]

Wish I could help. A couple.more corys maybe?

I was thinking of getting a couple more Pandas to replace the deceased.

[RedLee]

Hi RedLee, tank looks lovely, always so many lovely fish to choose from I have trouble narrowing it down,
Don't know your water parameters but I have ember tetra's they are a bright orange colour and have proven to be hardy had mine quite some time now, but they are very small, cherry barbs are a bit bigger or how about neon dwarf rainbows? not got any myself but admire them in shops, anyway I'm sure you will find something you fancy then you can update us

Thanks Staffy,

I have the same trouble. So many to choose from

I want to boost the numbers of Rasboras and Pandas to replace the ones that died, but they are not so colourful.
There is the yellow of the 2 Honeys and plenty of green in the tank with all the plants so was thinking of something in red

I have been looking at Cherry Barbs recently, so might see if the local store has any.

My water is around 7.5 ph (tested) and 12 hardness (according to Severn Trent)