one month after

My aquarium 30 days after

@rsa101 (37969)

Philippines

September 14, 2019 6:52am CST

Just had finished my weekly water change today. And rearrange some stones and driftwood position in my tank to get a new perspective. My fish are doing good so far although I thin I lose another tetra and my male swordtail

. My neon tetra now counts as 3, 2 danios, 1 swordtail female and a blue shrimp. Despite the losses the tank seem to be okay and clean for now. Struggle with algae growth is what I am watching as they seem to really grow fast on my aquarium tank glass. It’s unsightly to look at and I am always on the lookout of it and a toothbrush ready to scrape them off when they appear. my fish seems to recognize me and is not afraid of my hand now when they see me dip on the aquarium to clean the glass.

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@LadyDuck (460346)

• Switzerland

14 Sep 19

I know that there are small fish that eat algae, do you plan to add a couple of those ones? Your aquarium anyway looks great.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

I am researching on that one, but so far they say that they grow big and could be a bit small for my tank in the future.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

@LadyDuck yeah although I think they have smaller versions but its hard to find them and i think a bit pricey because they are rare.

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@LadyDuck (460346)

• Switzerland

14 Sep 19

@rsa101 I have seen them in bigger aquariums, may be they are too big.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

14 Sep 19

'tis lookin' most invitin'. saddened by yer lost fish'n shrimps. hope ya figure out somethin' suitable 'n non-invasive to help tackle the algae.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

15 Sep 19

Yes I think it’s manageable. I just need them to stay away invading my plants and glass they could stay in my rocks and driftwood but not the glass i hate them there. Algae helps on removing ammonia and cycle them to harmless nitrates so their presence is not a threat actually.

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@snowy22315 (171149)

• United States

14 Sep 19

It looks lovely.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

15 Sep 19

Thanks. I feel good seeing them cleaned out every time I would do the weekly water change.

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@hereandthere (45651)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

glad the blue shrimp is still there and the fish know you now. maybe you can ask for help with algae at the pet store?

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

Actually there is a liquid that you put in the aquarium that says it can eliminate algae. But there is a risk that could kill the plants. So I guess I will just contend to scraping them off when they appear in my tank. I also brush each leaf sothe algae will be scraped off.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

14 Sep 19

Hi friend? You have so amazing acquarium. It seems just yesterday you install it and now it looks so awesome and glamorous with cuties shrimps.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

Thanks it had some success and failure along the way but I am enjoying the process and learnings there.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

16 Sep 19

@cacay1 I don’t think they’ll multiply since I only have one in the tank.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

16 Sep 19

@rsa101 ,soon those shrimps multiply.

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@ilocosboy (45157)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

Great job, you are doing good and your aquarium is looking good.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

Thanks. I am happy with the results I am getting. It may not be perfect since I still am losing some fish but then the remaining fish gives me happiness seeing them.

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@jstory07 (135056)

• Roseburg, Oregon

16 Sep 19

Your aquarium looks really nice. Take care of those fish. It helps people relax to watch fish.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

16 Sep 19

Yeah I get beside it and just watch them swim around. It is relaxing and challenging to make it look like that all the time. I am now in the habit of changing its water every weekend.

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@JESSY3236 (19057)

• United States

16 Sep 19

nice looking aquarium.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

17 Sep 19

Thanks!

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@JudyEv (326601)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Sep 19

It's good that your fish are getting to know you.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

15 Sep 19

Yeah when I go near them they would converge on the surface waiting to be fed.

. But of course I could not feed them all the time else the water would be polluted very fast if I give in to them. They even nip on my finger when I put in the food.

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@amitkokiladitya (171935)

• Agra, India

19 Sep 19

Maintaining an aquarium is always so tough

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

19 Sep 19

Yeah that is true and it is always a challenge for me to watch over it and keep it clean and looked good.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

19 Sep 19

@amitkokiladitya Since I have a small tank I realise that water chemistry does change fast in small tanks than in big one so I really need to have water changes more so often as much as the regular 15 gallons are.

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@amitkokiladitya (171935)

• Agra, India

19 Sep 19

@rsa101 yes...my husband does it and it appears a very tough job for sure

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@dgobucks226 (34491)

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19 Sep 19

Looks like maintaining an aquarium is a lot of work. But the reward is so pleasing to see. Great photo of the fish swimming around in the tank. I always found aquariums fun to look at. So much activity going on with the different fishes.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

20 Sep 19

Yup the longer you see them the more you see the personalities if each fish in there. Then you can create your own stories there. It’s such fun looking at their carefree life.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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14 Sep 19

do you put some janitor fish to eat those algae

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

I am looking for one that doesn’t grow big. Most of them grows big so it doesn’t look well with my tank.

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@Starkinds (32703)

• India

14 Sep 19

You done a great job but I sorry for your loss

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

I just think that loss as part of the lessons I learned while trying to make my aquarium livable for them. I think those become part of my journey in this hobby. You win some and lose some. Just move forward from it and enjoy what is left with you.

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@Starkinds (32703)

• India

14 Sep 19

@rsa101 yes it is.

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@jamesrocks (49)

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14 Sep 19

Your aquarium looks quite amazing. I have fallen in love with it.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

Thanks. It’s just a month old and I still have a lot to learn about it. It has its own life that you need to understand what it needs.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

14 Sep 19

@hardtimes1958 i have joined in one local group in fb and I am learning a lot about the hobby.

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@rsa101 (37969)

• Philippines

15 Sep 19

@hardtimes1958 aquascaping Philippines group they are very active in sharing on plants mostly since they are aquascaping

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