Juanarium's Blog (7)

Dirt tank update.

5 weeks into the new dirt tank and I couldn't be happier. I Have a 30g with only substrate and now a 30 tall with dirt. The dirt is allowing faster growth and bright colors. I like a low tech low maintenance tank, so with the dirt giving of the proper nutrients for a few months, it helps.

Added by Juanarium on July 10, 2014 at 5:05pm — No Comments

Going dirt!!! Starting with a 30tall.

Hello family! Just made my 1yr anniversary with German ram cichlids, 2gen of southern platty and the same plants. Am ready For DIRT.

Added by Juanarium on June 21, 2014 at 2:50pm — 4 Comments

Root tabs!!!

Hi everyone! I placed 6 Root tabs into my 30gal a month ago. How long do they last and how often should one place feed plants root tabs? Thanks for reading guys. Hope all is well.

Added by Juanarium on June 25, 2013 at 11:25pm — 4 Comments

T-5 lighting system.

Thank you baby Jesus for this gift. Iam so happy i made the investment. As soon as i turned on the solar max HE double T-5 lighting the plants were at attention.

P.S. using the old 30g fluoresecent light on 29g amazon tank for addition lighting. Making a difference as well for the time being. Thx 4 reading.

Added by Juanarium on June 8, 2013 at 10:20pm — No Comments

Madagascar Lace plant

Hi guys, Today 6/7/13 i purchased the madagascar lace plant from my local fish shop. It was in dirt with brown waters. Honestly this was the healthiest one ( great roots ). Instead of throwing it in the tank, I'm acclimating the plant just like u would a fish. Placing it in the 30g root tab , mix mineral substrate. Adding a spot light on her for sufficient lighting to give it a fighting chance. (need those T-5's.)!!!
Thanks for reading. Any suggestions or comments. Pls feel free.

Added by Juanarium on June 7, 2013 at 9:01pm — 3 Comments

Transporting tanks!!!!

Hi guys. In 2 months i will be moving. How do I transport a 30g and a 29g with 8+ fishes and 10+ plants without harming the substrate and life...
THANKS FOR READING.

Added by Juanarium on June 7, 2013 at 11:51am — 5 Comments

8 recommend beginners plants (by dustin W)

Hi. 6 months into my hobby I am still a beginner. With a naked 29gal tall and In need of knowledge, i turned to YouTube. Taking notes I've been able to successfully grow, propagate and maintain the following. ❤Rotala rotundifolia, giant sagittaria, ludwigia repens, anachris elodea, water wisteria, anubias nana, apongeton crispus, enchinodorus species amazon swords and banana plants. Shout out to species Sunday on fishtankst.v/YouTube.com

Added by Juanarium on May 28, 2013 at 2:17am — 4 Comments