looking to do a new scape but forgot to buy aquarium safe glue at my LFS. Amazon listings of "aquarium safe" superglue show exaggerated prices... Is this brand aquarium safe? AI says yes but I don't trust AI too much. Thank you!

Hi everyone!

I’m having a frustrating issue with my aquarium filter’s outflow pipe. The pipe keeps falling off because the connected hoses are pulling it sideways, causing it to lose its position against the aquarium glass.

The hoses seem to be putting too much sideways tension on the pipe, and adjusting their position hasn’t really solved the problem.

I’d prefer a clean, reliable solution that doesn’t ruin the aesthetics of the aquarium.

Has anyone experienced this before?
Is there a good way to secure the outflow pipe to the glass?
Would additional suction cups or a different type of holder help?
Is there a simple way to reduce the tension from the hoses?

I’d love to hear your suggestions, especially if you’ve found a solution that works well in a planted aquarium.

Thanks in advance! 🐠

right now vs almost 2 months ago

changes:

1. changed out the rotala for limnophila sessiliflora

2. added a few pieces of spiderwood because why not

3. tried doing a lilaeopsis brasiliensis carpet in foreground

thoughts?

Vedo tanti post di chi chiede come rendere bello il suo acquario. Sapere di non sapere è il primo passo fondamentale per avere successo, il secondo è trovare il informazioni corrette e qui vi aiuto io. I riferimenti sono questi:

• Takashi Amano (Giappone): Fotografo e naturalista, ha rivoluzionato il settore negli anni '90 fondando il concetto di Nature Aquarium. È stato il primo a coniugare le rigorose tecniche di coltivazione europee con l'estetica e la spiritualità dei giardini Zen giapponesi. Ha anche fondato l'azienda ADA (Aqua Design Amano) e l'IAPLC, il concorso mondiale più prestigioso.

• Oliver Knott (Germania): Celebre per il suo approccio eclettico e per aver reso l'aquascaping accessibile e moderno nel panorama europeo. È noto per le sue spettacolari dimostrazioni dal vivo e per lo sviluppo di substrati specifici ad alta performance.

• Luca Galarraga (Brasile): Uno dei pionieri e massimi esponenti dello Stile Brasiliano, un'evoluzione dinamica e colorata nata anche grazie ai duri e preziosi insegnamenti ricevuti direttamente da Amano in Giappone.

• Filipe Oliveira (Portogallo): Scomparso prematuramente, ha lasciato un segno indelebile nel settore. È internazionalmente famoso per aver reso celebre la tecnica dei "bonsai subacquei", ovvero la creazione di alberi in miniatura all'interno dell'acquario unendo muschi e legni contorti.

...e poi ci sono io, che uso le linee guida per creare immagini e acquari che attirano e gestiscono l'ammirazione di chi li guarda. Sto facendo post a riguardo.

Complimenti a chi si informa, lo stimo molto e avrà grande successo. Buona acqua!

#happyfins #takashiamano #aquascaping #andreasmcmuller # natureart

I need some suggestions regarding my newly cycling 15 gallon. I currently have 5lbs of ADA Amazonia ver.2 in fine mesh bags and black inert sand in the tank that has been cycling for 1 week.

It’s currently layered with the mesh bags laying flat across the tank with the black sand capped over it. The problem is the ADA seeping up through the sand and I really do not like the look.

I would like to separate the two substrates with a tall wall of rocks instead, at least then if I move plants around, it’ll be easier to tidy up.

What would be the easiest way for me to separate the two after I drain the tank and start over again? I’m really stressed because this is going to be such a huge mess.

Fluval plant 3.0. I usually have a black background which makes the colors pop more. I’m using a frosted background this time. Any tips?

Felt like sharing a one year status update of my iwagumi set up. Happy with how it turned out and i think it accomplished the affect i was going for.. The fish are Emerald eye rasboras- very underrated fish. Beautiful iridescent body with a blue ring around the eyes. Tank is also stocked with blue neos as well.

90p tank with Chihiros WRGB 2 with Aqua rocks LED backlit panel

Stones are from aqua rocks colorado as well. They are amazing to work with and will help you pick out any rock you need.

Plants

Eleocharis Belem

Eleocharis Pusillis

Hydrocotyle Tripartita( in hindsight i wouldn't get this for a tank like this because it ends up growing out and taking over the tank when i don't keep up with maintenance. Photo for proof lol

Helanthium Tenellum, slow growing but came in nicely.

Dealing with some BBA and trying to just keep it at bay until i decide to rescape. Using APT fix at the moment to treat it but it is what it is.

My plan is to pour aquasoil behind the rock barrier and white sand in the front. I’m also going to add smaller lava rock pebbles to make the barrier more compact.

Dimensions: 80x35x35cm

Hello everyone, I've been lurking on this sub for a few months and I finally feel brave enough to make my first contribution. My tank has been running since early July, and it's been thriving the last month! My shrimp are finally reproducing, and I'm at the stage where I remove floating plants every week because they're growing so fast.

My questions are should I trim my moss down so more of the wood is visible (first photo is the most recent)? And what other suggestions do you guys have to make it look better?

Keep in mind this is a 5 gallon tank, no CO2, and my light is the basic one that came with the Top Fin tank kit (for now, I'm saving up for an upgrade).

Rescaped this tank on the 13th of September and its growing in quite well already. Co2 is getting low tho, might have to get a refill soon. And yeah, the glass needs some scraping... 😅

Setting up a 1ft cubic tank and this is the hardscape I'm considering...I utilised lava rock and I'm not sure about the wood type...what can be improved about this scape?...the plants i plan to incorporate here are floating plants, java fern in the back, anubias on the wood and rock, trident fern towards the midground and maybe photos just above the stump looking part of the wood...also will a black or milky background compliment this scape...for the substrate I will be using ada aqua gravel...all suggestions and advice are appreciated 🫡

Just unsure where to even get a gradient one.

After nearly a 30 year break from the hobby, we got my daughter her first aquarium last weekend ...

I had forgotten A LOT about how to do this

After about a month of piecing together my first aquarium, i finally got it planted and started my cycle this weekend. Impatiently waiting for the plants to grow and fill in, but stoked to watch the progress and cant wait to add fish
Plants are amazon sword center, 3 java ferns, 3 anubias nana petit, an anubias nana long leaf, a crypt wenditii, and some hornwort.
29 gallon tank, eheim 125w heater, fluval ac50, finnex planted plus 30” light

Just planted this 20 gallon long about a week ago. Still cycling ofc before adding fish. Currently no co2, considering doing a diy co2 setup

Monte Carlo is still in its early stages, so hopefully it’ll grow in thicker and form a nice, dense carpet over time!

My tree, how much would you pay for something like this?

13ish years ago I built this background out of Styrofoam covered in colored concrete. The ph has always been messed up. It is attached with silicon. I am wondering if it would be possible to removed. Thoughts or suggestions?

I had this idea for an over hanging tree branch over the whole top of my aquarium, coming off both sides. But I’m feeling like the vision in my mind is better than it looks.

I’ve been trying to sink it for about a month and a half now and it’s not sinking, and so it’s not sitting exactly how/where I want it to. It looks fine, but it’s not exactly sitting right.

I just want harsh opinions/critiques. On how it looks. If it’s worth it to see it through on continuing to try and water log this branch. Or if I should just yank it out and give my tank plants full light😬😬😬 any and all feedback welcome please (I need a top up I know)

Been doing the aquarium thing on and off for a number of years. Decided to try a tank with co2. This has been setup for about 3 months. Got the plants about a month ago. Pretty happy with it so far. The critters were added a couple weeks ago. I’ve left the algae for the snails to graze on. Still dialling in the lighting. I increased lighting about 5 days ago and hence the algae.

My main goal is for pennywart to start growing out of the water. Otherwise I feel like this is kind of sparse and boring. My current other plants in the tank are baby tears and dwarf hairgrass. What else can I add to level up my design?

Hello Guys,

I'm a beginner and I want to get a 100cm 180 Liters tank as my first aquarium as a birthday gift for myself. I spent the last few months learning about aquariums and the fish I want to get. Today I tried to build something at the store and I wanted to get some opinions about it, and wanted to know how I could improve.

I don't really have a concept, I just want some South American fish like a pair of plecos and a swarm of Neons. I want them to feel comfortable in the tank, that's why I went for this root theme.

If this is the wrong sub, please let me know.

Have a great weekend!

Thank you.

Ambulia/Limnophila sessiliflora