My new project

[Very Scalare]

A new 29gal project that I am working on.

Pygmy Cory's and Otto's will be added soon.:Smile:

[OldMan]

Pygmy cories should feel right at home with small fish like those neons. Which type of pygmy were you looking at, the habrosus, hastatus or pygmaeus? My own favorite, because they are not as shy, is the habrosus but I have all 3 and they are all good with small fish.

[CACAdmin]

New projects are always lots of fun. The tank looks great. What type of substate is that?

[Very Scalare]

Bottom layer is 1 bag of Shultz's Aquatic Soil mixed with 1/2 bag of Flourite. On top is Estes' Ultra Reef Marine Sand.

[Very Scalare]

I already have the Cory's in a 10 and waiting for their new home. They are the pygmaeus.

[CACAdmin]

I love the look of the Estes' Ultra Reef Marine Sand. The cories will just love it I'm sure. How fine a sand is it? Namely, does it get stirred up easily?

[Very Scalare]

I'm not sure of the exact size particle but it is very fine. In fact, if you don't soak it before you use it, some of the particles will float. No rinsing needed, just soaking. Stirring up the sand a bit before starting the siphon let's me gravel vac with no real problems.

[Lena]

Greetings) Tell of what the background at an aquarium (on a back wall), it external or internal is made? It is beautifully looked) the Aquarium has very much liked) Pleasantly to look :Smile:

[Very Scalare]

The background of the tank is spray paint. For this tank I used Excel - Speckle Stone paint.

[Lena]

Have very interestingly thought up and have beautifully made! It was pleasant to me) I shall necessarily try to make such background :wink:

[Very Scalare]

A three week update on this project.

1) all the Microrasbora kubotai died instantly with the addition of Aquarisol for and ich outbreak, :frown:

2) the pygmy cory's and otto cats had not problem and are now enjoying their new home. ::D:

3) the new addition of the cave looks kinda goofy for now...hoping the Java moss will cover up the yucky glue marks. :err:

Now it's wait and see to make sure all the ich is gone before finding a new small school.

[CACAdmin]

Sorry to hear you lost all the Microrasbora kubotai. :frown: Best of luck with the next colony.

The tank looks good. As for the cave, java moss should cover it nicely.

[Melody]

A sad loss but the tank is looking good. Any idea of what you'll put in there?

[Very Scalare]

Still not sure what is going in. I am making the lfs rounds today to see what I can find. Of course i'm taking along a heated bag with me, -27 and a stiff breeze. :eek:

[CACAdmin]

Good luck... let us know what you find... and don't freeze out there.

[Very Scalare]

I picked up seven Inpaichthys kerri - blue Emperor tetra to see how they will do in this tank. Will get a picture when I can. :err:

[CACAdmin]

Look forward to seeing them... of course once you get them to stay still long enough to snap a picture.

[Melody]

Blue Tetras are a tough fish and I really liked the looks of mine. They can be a tad nippy but they didn't seem to bother my community tank much. I'm sure you'll enjoy them. :yes: