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I’ve had it going for about 8 months now. Originally it was going to be only CRS, but unfortunately my KH was repeatedly on the rise. After testing my rocks, my water, etc I came to the conclusion that it’s due to the pea gravel I used in filter bags to prop up the rocks.

So though the CRS population has dwindled, there is still life. I got some RCS instead, which seem to be doing well, as well as 3 Amanos and 12 Pygmy Cory catfish.

Just wanted to share my aquascape :) I am happy to answer questions - I did a good amount of research but keep in mind this is my first tank.

Edit: please ignore the ugly fresh trim on the Rotala, and the horrible background!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

What is that beautiful red plant you have in there? :)

Edit: Did you also make a boom for your RRFs? xD

[–] smartalec13 2 points 21 hours ago

The pinkish red in the back is Red Amania. The smaller red here and there is Ludwigia Super Red.

And yeah lol bought it off Etsy. I don’t want them covering the entire thing because most of my plants need more light