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Thanks for your complimentary remark Phoenix. I have always been in awe of your planted aquatic eden. I mixed a 560g packet of laterite with the charcoal grit which makes up the top 3cm layer of my substrate. Below that is a 3cm layer of Aquabasis. I don't know if the laterite does anything other than put a dent in your wallet. But if you can believe the back of the box it must be good stuff.

Hi Joe, Thanks for your kind words. Tanks Specs: AR620 with the filter and light hood removed. Fluval 205 canister filter. Atman LV20 light unit. DIY CO2. Stocked with: 12x Rummynose tetras, 3x Bristlenose, 3x Kuhli loach, 2x Electric Blue Rams. The Rams are juveniles and I have only had them for 6 weeks. I am uncertain of their sex, but are hoping for a pair. Fingers crossed. Hi Alan, Thanks for your expert comment. I might try and reduce the amount of Flourish and Leaf Zone I am dosing.

Hi All, Thanks for the prompt feedback. I have taken some more photos. You can see the 2 brownish leaves at the centre of the plant. They are alive but look discoloured. The plant is exposed to a lot of light so maybe thats the reason for the browner pigments.

Hello fellow aquarium enthusiasts, I replanted my aquarium about 8 weeks ago. I have included a photo. I have planted a couple of Crypts for the first time. I believe they are Cryptocoryne walkeri and Cryptocoryne becketii. Both plants have new growth but the new leaves in the middle of the Cryptocoryne becketii are almost brown in colour yet the older leaves are quite heavily tinged with green. Is this normal?

http://www4.snapfish.co.nz/slideshow/AlbumID=961347019/PictureID=32433633019/a=158464364_158464364/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/ Hi All, I have only just work out how to post a picture, I think I have had this tank setup for 6 years now and really love growing the plants. Fish-wise, there are only a few Rummys in it at present. Specs. Tank: AR620 with standard light hood. Filter: Fluval 205 CO2 and Flourish. Cheers Kwanzaa.

That is impressive.

Not sure how to post photos

Thanks for an interesting post Vincent. Regards Kwanzaa

Hey Guys, Thanks for all the good advice. The fish is swimming around now and ate a small amount of bloodworms this morning. The eyes are still slightly cloudy but the problem appears to be dissipating. I treated with doses of Aquarium salt and stress coat plus. I have also carried regular large water changes. Cheers Kwanzaa

Thanks Guys, Have started a major water change regime. Guess I haven't been doing it regular enough. Cheers Kwanzaa

Hello All, I am new to this site. Have been keeping fish for many years. I have a small 60L tank, at present, which is heavily planted. I enjoy the challenge of growing the plants as much as keeping the fish. I am really enjoying this site, it is very well constructed and administered. Happy Fishing Kwanzaa

I have a small tank of 60L, which is heavily planted, containing one discus and some Rummy-nose Tetras. The Discus has been healthy for the last 2 years. In the last 2 days he has developed fungal growths over both his eyes and is moping around the bottom of the tank. If anyone could suggest possible treatments I would be very grateful. Preferably something that doesnt adversely affect my plants Thanks