Attempt after a while!

Discussion in 'Planted Tanks' started by ASHMAN, Jul 1, 2017.

  1. ASHMAN

    ASHMAN

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    420
    Likes Received:
    13
    Location:
    Durban
    This will serve as a before. Low Tech. No co2. Frequent water changes with DIY led lighting.

    Lighting : 6 hours a day
    Water changes: 25% twice a week.
    Substrate: ADA Amazonia 20170701_221747.jpg
     
    ASHMAN, Jul 1, 2017
    #1
    Stefan Coetzee likes this.

  2. Guest




  3. Super Sywurm

    Super Sywurm

    Joined:
    May 14, 2017
    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    133
    Location:
    Kimberley, Northern Cape
    Looks natural.
     
    Super Sywurm, Jul 2, 2017
    #2
    ASHMAN likes this.
  4. MariaS

    MariaS Retired Moderator

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2015
    Messages:
    8,740
    Likes Received:
    3,580
    Location:
    Klipriver, Midvaal
    Looks good @ASHMAN

    Once it starts filling its going to look very nice
     
    MariaS, Jul 2, 2017
    #3
    ASHMAN likes this.
  5. smally99

    smally99

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2016
    Messages:
    203
    Likes Received:
    5
    Location:
    rustenburg
    Nice tank...
     
    smally99, Jul 2, 2017
    #4
    ASHMAN likes this.
  6. Stefan Coetzee

    Stefan Coetzee

    Joined:
    May 4, 2017
    Messages:
    64
    Likes Received:
    3
    Nice scape, @ASHMAN

    Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
     
    Stefan Coetzee, Jul 2, 2017
    #5
    ASHMAN likes this.
  7. Reedfish

    Reedfish Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2011
    Messages:
    13,236
    Likes Received:
    3,663
    Location:
    UK
    Nice tank
    Am sure it will grow in nicely.

    Not that keen on the dyed glassfish though. :oops:
     
    Reedfish, Jul 3, 2017
    #6
    ozone likes this.
  8. OP
    ASHMAN

    ASHMAN

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    420
    Likes Received:
    13
    Location:
    Durban
    Totally agree with the principle of harming fish and the concept of dying fish. Especially what happens to the parrot fish. Firstly they are in the tank cos the Mrs thinks they're cute. Secondly, these are glofish. So they aren't dyed or harmed in any way. They have been bred with a particular gene that allows them to have pronounced fluorescent colors. I may be incorrect, that's from the research that I have done. It's open to a discussion. If I am wrong then I can return them to the lfs, no issues. This may serve as a learning curb to me as well....
     
    ASHMAN, Jul 3, 2017
    #7
  9. Reedfish

    Reedfish Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2011
    Messages:
    13,236
    Likes Received:
    3,663
    Location:
    UK
    The Danio on the top could be a "glofish"
    Third one from the top on the rhs is a (pink) dyed glass fish
     
    Reedfish, Jul 3, 2017
    #8
  10. OP
    ASHMAN

    ASHMAN

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    420
    Likes Received:
    13
    Location:
    Durban
    If this is true then back to the LFS.. the guys told me that it was bred with the exact principles as glofish. They also had a write up stuck on the tanks as these fish were all in the same bank of tanks. I will pop around, maybe they were also mislead?
     
    ASHMAN, Jul 3, 2017
    #9
  11. Reedfish

    Reedfish Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2011
    Messages:
    13,236
    Likes Received:
    3,663
    Location:
    UK
    The dyed glass fish are definately not bred on the same principles as glofish.
    They are injected with the colour dye. Only a small percentage survive the process. And those that do survive are in a lot of pain apparently.
     
    Reedfish, Jul 4, 2017
    #10
  12. ozone

    ozone

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2013
    Messages:
    183
    Likes Received:
    6
    Location:
    North Riding, Johannesburg
    You have it now. Perhaps rather take good care of it instead of causing more trauma by taking it back to the shop?
     
    ozone, Jul 4, 2017
    #11
    MariaS likes this.
  13. MariaS

    MariaS Retired Moderator

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2015
    Messages:
    8,740
    Likes Received:
    3,580
    Location:
    Klipriver, Midvaal

    As much as I dont agree with the dyed fish... yes.. if you innocently bought them. just give them a good home ... its not the fishe's fault...and next time you will know better...
     
    MariaS, Jul 4, 2017
    #12
    Reedfish likes this.
  14. aqua dude

    aqua dude

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2014
    Messages:
    517
    Likes Received:
    13
    Location:
    South Africa
    +1 to that

    Sent from my SM-C101 using Tapatalk
     
    aqua dude, Jul 4, 2017
    #13
    MariaS likes this.
  15. Reedfish

    Reedfish Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2011
    Messages:
    13,236
    Likes Received:
    3,663
    Location:
    UK
    Agree
    It's in your tank now, so just give it the best care possible
    And now you know for the future
     
    Reedfish, Jul 4, 2017
    #14
    MariaS likes this.
  16. OP
    ASHMAN

    ASHMAN

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    420
    Likes Received:
    13
    Location:
    Durban
    Thanks guys. I have thought about it and you guys were right. The tank is a great home for them certainly after what they have been thru. I did however speak to the lfs about them. They have removed them from the bank of tanks that have the glowfish. I hope it will clear up the confusion.
     
    ASHMAN, Jul 15, 2017
    #15
  17. OP
    ASHMAN

    ASHMAN

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    420
    Likes Received:
    13
    Location:
    Durban
    just an update .... carpeting is taking a while... no co2.. 20170823_220528.jpg 20170823_220523.jpg
     
    ASHMAN, Sep 2, 2017
    #16
    Innocent159 and Pierré Schoonraad like this.
  18. Hendre

    Hendre Polypterus freak

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2016
    Messages:
    3,669
    Likes Received:
    1,729
    Location:
    Cape town
    It looks real good!

    ADA Amazonia eh? That's rare stuff
     
    Hendre, Sep 3, 2017
    #17

Recent Posts

Loading...
Similar Threads - Attempt while Forum Date
My pond attempt Ponds Apr 8, 2024
Bierman's attempt at a planted tank Planted Tanks Sep 8, 2021
First attempts at planted tanks Planted Tanks Jun 28, 2021
Shabir’s first attempt at a planted tank Planted Tanks Mar 29, 2021
First attempt at a planted tank Planted Tanks Aug 17, 2019
Attempt number 2 Beginner Discussions Jun 16, 2019
First attempt at carpeting General Discussions May 29, 2019

Share This Page