New planted tank stack

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    I came across a place in Phesantekraal. OMW!!!20210908_164309.jpg20210908_164136.jpg 20210908_163838.jpg
     
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    Omg wow wow wow
     
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    dude, what cool stuff
     
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    They've got mountains of the stuff. The place is called Namibian Hardwood.
     
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    Awesome!! I’ve been there myself. In case you got some of the vine - @jayden recommend you bake it in the oven because it might have bugs
     
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    Thanks for the heads-up. I'll throw it in the oven as a precaution.
     
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    I've done the first two tanks over the weekend. The water is still a bit cloudy. Will upload more pics once the water has settled.
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    I still have to connect the CO2 this week. So hopefully we will srr some nice growth in the next couple of weeks.
     
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    Awesome!!
     
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    Don't know how I missed this.

    That "spider wood" looks amazing.
    I would have bought loads of it :rolleyes:
     
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    Does anyone have some Phoenix Moss to spare, or know where I can buy some. I think it will look great in the foreground of this tank.
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    If Phoenix moss is fissidens moss (think so) then I have some for you
     
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    You are right. I'm not that good with the plant names. Thanks a lot!!! I'll DM you.
     
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    The first tank is ready for some Apistogramma Panduro's. Thanks @Chandz for hooking me up. Any advise on algea eaters that would be able to live with the Apistos if I would like to breed the Apistos. Or would it be best to keep them alone? I'd love to have a Bristlenose or a couple of Ottos in the tank to help me with the maintenance.
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    I have 2 panduros they are amazing.. have 2 bns in with them and they never in each others way
     
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    Yes I’d go for ottos 4-6 of them
     
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    Have you managed to breed the Apistos with the BNs? I think 4-6 Ottos would be great in this tank. Just would not want to have anything preventing the Apistos from breeding.
     
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    I haven't bred them. So if they do breed I will let you know
     
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    Looking good
     
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    Looks great! I'd definitely not go the BN route if you want to breed, Otos would be a much better option
     
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    I also thought the Otos are the way to go.
     
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