Journal 5.8 Gallon Betta Blackwater

[gnatster]

Let's try again.

The focus of the tank has changed. After months of searching for an Alien Copper or Blue Betta, I've come to the realization that, besides being hard to find, the acquisition cost doesn't make sense to me. The theme is the same, the star attraction has changed.

About 2 months ago, I added 10 Red Chili Rasbora.

A stand of Tiger ‘Blood’ Crypts was added, replacing the Anacharis that was used from startup. I've now replaced all of the babysitter plants. Buce trimming from other projects has been stuffed into rock cracks, and all are sprouting new leaves. I'm finding that holding emmersed clumps on lava rock in humid environments and using cuttings in established tanks have given me the best results. TC has melted every time, leaving ugly, gnarled lower sections before coming back.

Last week, 3 Strawberry Licorice Gouramis were added.

 

[Count Krunk]

How dark are you going to have it be? Those fish are very cool. Quick read said they are challenging. Is that still the case today?

 

[gnatster]

How dark are you going to have it be? Those fish are very cool. Quick read said they are challenging. Is that still the case today?

I need to change the title; the focus has changed.

I've been slowly adding in botanicals. a new item every week or so. Your question made me realize I've forgotten to remove the purigen. oops.

The gouramis have not been challenging. They all ate a live baby brine a day after being introduced. They've been eating live and frozen baby brine shrimp, frozen daphnia, and a variety of really small pellet food. They each have their own territory until feeding time comes along. At first, they flared at their reflections in the glass; that activity has stopped. So far, they've ignored the shrimp.