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Recent content by KirstyF

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    Apisto’s in a high tec tank - Newbie

    Yeah, the hard water is a bit of a bind but RO in a tank this size is definitely off the cards. I used to 50/50 RO in a previous location with even harder water but the tank I had then was only 160ltrs so much more manageable. So I guess I’ve got macmasteri and Lateacara dorsiga to look at and...
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    Apisto’s in a high tec tank - Newbie

    Hi All Thank you so much for all of your replies and lovely comments about the tank. Lots to think about here. The tank was a custom build, hence the odd size, and dimensions were chosen simply because I quite like the panoramic feel it gives. The 22” height (opposed to 24” ‘standard’)...
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    Apisto’s in a high tec tank - Newbie

    Hi @MacZ so just one or two issues, that’s a good start. Lol! But hey, that’s the reason I came here. images of tank below, bear in mind the tank is only 7 weeks old so there will be a good bit more growing going on over time. Fish will only be added slowly so no rush to get Apisto’s in and...
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    Apisto’s in a high tec tank - Newbie

    Hi All I’m considering keeping apisto’s in a high tech planted tank. (Co2 injection) Never kept apisto’s before. Probably looking at borellii as I’ve read that they are not as aggressive as some and perhaps a good choice for beginners. water is around 11-12 GH/KH Ph 6.5 - 7.5. Dimensions -...
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