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  1. HookedOnFish_MI

    Setup Feedback Please

    Thanks! Ooh, I’m glad you said that. I feel like one of my males has his mouth open more than normal. Should I crank up the air stone/pump a bit?
  2. HookedOnFish_MI

    Setup Feedback Please

    Here’s the finished product! I have 8 more leaves still in a bucket being stubborn, but I’ll put them in once they sink. Adding the 2 females right now as well.
  3. HookedOnFish_MI

    Setup Feedback Please

    Yes, the rhizomes are all above the sand, and only have roots burried.
  4. HookedOnFish_MI

    Setup Feedback Please

    Got it, will be on alert for that. As always, thanks for the help!
  5. HookedOnFish_MI

    Setup Feedback Please

    Looks nice, thank you!
  6. HookedOnFish_MI

    Setup Feedback Please

    Thanks for the insight Mike. Does it hurt having both males in there, or does it make more sense to remove one?
  7. HookedOnFish_MI

    Setup Feedback Please

    Thanks for the advice. Would you mind sharing a pic of your setup?
  8. HookedOnFish_MI

    Setup Feedback Please

    Well then...thank you for that information. I definitely don’t want to risk that.
  9. HookedOnFish_MI

    Setup Feedback Please

    Hahaha, I do have 2 male guppies that I’ll move. I have seen posts in here and elsewhere that rasboras make good dither fish because they won’t bother the fry, but I can also move if it comes to it. The leaf litter goes in as soon as it sinks and I’m looking for frogbit. Do you think I need...
  10. HookedOnFish_MI

    Setup Feedback Please

    Hello again! I was able to find another giant piece of spider wood for my 75 gallon and rescaped it and did a water change last night. I put the Mongolia leaves in the tank as well last night but decided to move them to a bucket of water this morning until they sink. Please give me your feedback...
  11. HookedOnFish_MI

    Boil Leaf Litter?

    Thank you. The leaves arrived today. Once I find another large piece of wood I’ll throw them in without boiling.
  12. HookedOnFish_MI

    Boil Leaf Litter?

    Thanks for the advice. I’ll wait to see how the leaves tint the water before considering the cones as well.
  13. HookedOnFish_MI

    Boil Leaf Litter?

    Do I boil the leaves (Magnolia) before putting them in, or just let them float until they eventually sink? I’ve seen mixed thoughts. Also, should I add alder cones as well? PH is 7.5 and I don’t have a leaf litter bed yet.
  14. HookedOnFish_MI

    Apisto Cacatuoides pair?

    I think you got 2 females.
  15. HookedOnFish_MI

    Female Cacatuoides!!

    Yes, I did think that was a little unique. Seems everything else points to female so fingers crossed! Here a better pic of the other one that has it as well:
  16. HookedOnFish_MI

    Female Cacatuoides!!

    Finally found 2 today! I’ll keep them in here for a couple weeks until I get my 75 gallon a little more suitable with the 2 males in there. Magnolia leaves will be here in a few days and looking for another large piece of wood and more cover. Maybe more java moss to fill more holes?
  17. HookedOnFish_MI

    Water Changes - planted tanks

    Thanks for all the help and information @MacZ , really appreciate it!
  18. HookedOnFish_MI

    Water Changes - planted tanks

    With this GH reading, it sounds like the PH can be stabilized a little lower if I maintain the leaf litter floor and beneficial mulm, if I understood you correctly. The bags of leaves I order should be here in a few days. I’ll look into the alder cones you mentioned as well. Since this is a 75...
  19. HookedOnFish_MI

    Water Changes - planted tanks

    Thank you for all of that invaluable information Mac. Here’s the results of the new test: KH appears to be around 40 and GH between 30-60.
  20. HookedOnFish_MI

    Water Changes - planted tanks

    It’s been running since 12/6/2020. Old tank sprang a leak so I replaced it the next day.
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