#l260

[servingfish-blog]

Tank Update: May 1, 2017

I’ve had this 75 gallon set up for about 10 or 11 months now and I’m so excited about the progress! I’m just really proud of this.

75 gallon planted
- Parameters: 0/0/5
- Lighting: Finnex Planted+ on the 24/7 cycle
- 78°F

Flora:
- Anubias sp.
- Aponogeton ulvaceus
- Cabomba caroliniana
- Cryptocoryne parva
- Echinodorus sp. (Amazon sword) - Echinodorus sp. (micro sword)
- Java fern
- Nymphaea sp.
- Althernanthera reineckii 
- Vallisneria spiralis

I had some die off when my vals started to take over; I think the garden soil under the sand has been great for their growth. They unfortunately choked out my giant crypts, which started some crypt rot that has spread to my other crypts. Hopefully they recover! I finally yanked the giant crypts in the background last weekend and swapped in some amazon swords. Hopefully they can keep up and compete for nutrients before the vals strike again. I also added some Althernanthera reineckii to the sides to fill in some gaps. I tend not to have much look with bunch plants in this deep/tall tank, but they were too pretty to pass up. Finally, micro swords are doing great in the left corner. After some trial and error I think I've found a good mix of plants that grow at similar rates. As with the vals, root feeders seem to grow like weeds in here. I'll probably want to sell some (or swap) soon because they are taking over. For now I love the lush look.

Fauna:
- 8 Neon Dwarf Rainbows (M. Praecox)
- 5 Celebes rainbowfish (M ladigesi) 
- 3 Pearl gourami (T. leeri)
- 1 Queen Arabesque Pleco (L260)
- 1 very happy assassin snails

The L260 is stunning, but pretty shy. She's a newer addition, and the first carnivorous pleco I've kept. I saw one on an old fish forum years ago, and have wanted one ever since. A beautiful fish, and perhaps one I'd consider breeding if I came across more individuals. I'm on the hunt for a fan of some sort for her to create at least one more spot in the tank with heavier flow.

Quarantine: Glass catfish! I’ve seriously had a fish crush on these guys for more than a decade, and this is the first time I’ve ever had a set up that can support them. Old Town Aquarium in Chicago generally has healthy freshwater stock, so I swiped up the remaining six cats they had when I was there “just to buy some food” last weekend. I’ll probably up their school to a total of 12 individuals next time I see some healthy fish/when I go to the pet store near my office this week “just to look”.

They are so shy and skittish, but if I sit by their tank for a few minutes they start to peak out from behind the driftwood and sponge filter. I can’t wait to watch them play in the planted tank after I know they are disease free and eating well. They will probably be the last fish I add to this stock list.

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Hypancistrus sp. "Queen Arabesque". Common Name: Queen Arabesque Pleco, Scribble Pleco, L260. Distribution: South America: Rio Tapajós, Pará, (Brazil). Aquarium set-up: A dimly lit tank with lots of cover (driftwood, rocks, plants) is necessary to house this strinkingly beautiful Pleco. Because of the large amounts of waste that this fish produces, a very powerful and efficient filtration system is necessary. This fish prefers a good amount of current, so a strong powerhead is highly recommended. Water chemistry: Ideal is soft, slightly acidic water, but this species is very strong and adaptive, being able to live in different conditions. Warm, well oxygenated water 78-82 degrees F (25-28 degrees C) is required. This fish prefer warm, fast-flowing water that is very oxygen-rich. This can be accomplished with a powerhead or filter with diffusor unit, or a filter outlet positioned in such a way that it keeps the water surface in motion (which enhances the gas exhance at the surface).Breeding: Like all Hypancistrus Pleco's, this species is not too hard to breed, but it is easily disturbed by other fish: therefore, breeding attempts will have a much larger chance of succes when kept in a species tank. The division of sexes is ideal with one male for every 2-3 females: a tank measuring 80x40cm. (32x16") is enough to house a (breeding) group of 5-6 individuals. To breed this fish, the water temperature should be raised to 82-86 degrees F (28-30 degrees C). The Queen Arabesque Pleco is a cavebreeder: these can be built by stacking up pieces of slate or other decoration, or bought as prefab caves made of ceramic. Important is that the cave can only be accessed from one side - otherwise, they male will be unable to keep the female in the cave to lay here eggs. A powerful powerhead should be installed create water flow: the current should flow along the entrances of the caves. A diffusor unit can be attached, as the water should be very rich in oxygen. Once a pair has formed, the male will attempt to lure the female into his cave: there she will lay her eggs. The male takes care of the eggs, fanning his fins to provide a constant supply of oxygen. Unfertilized and infected eggs will be eaten by the male, but unexperienced males can also eat healthy eggs. Otherwise, the parents will not bother the eggs and fry. Once the fry hatches, they will remain in the cave until they have used up their yoke sack. Then they will emerge, and can be taken out to be raised in a seperate tank. Diet: A close look at the teeth of this pleco reveals we're dealing with a carnivore. Meaty foods like shrimp, krill, mussels, pieces of fish, blood worms, mosquito larvae, sinking carnivore wafers etc. are readily accepted. Once acclimatized, this species will also eat algae/bottomdwellers tablets. This catfish will not clean algae.

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Letter #260:

HKYF,

Bakit naman ganon? Parang ang bilis naman. Bakit ang bilis mo naman akong nakalimutan? Mahal mo ba talaga ko? Or should I say, Minahal mo ba talaga ko?

Sabi mo tatagal tayo eh. Pero naalala ko, sinabi mo lang natatagal tayo peroHINDI ka nangako. Ako naman si Tanga, umaasa ng sobra :(

1month palang. Pero it seems na, MAHAL na MAHAL na kita. Ewan ko ba. Kung puwede ko lang sana sabihin sayo lahat lahat ng nararamdaman ko. Oo, alam kong puwede pero nauunahan ako ng tanginang pride na to at siyempre nahihiya ako. Ako yung nagmatigas satin e. Ako yung hindi nag effiort pero ikaw naman yung nang-iwan </3

Sa lahat ng break-ups ko, ito lang yung kakaiba naramdaman ko. Sayo lang Labs :( Alam ko naman di mo to mababasa kasi wala kang Tumblr. Kapatid mo lang meron pero di ko alam kung mababasa niya din to. Kakaiba tong saiyo kasi.. Lungkot naramdaman ko e. Hindi na ako nakakatulog ng maaga. Nung tayo pa, 9pm tulog na ko. TAYO. Pero mula nung sinabi mong ” ayaw ko na ” tapos parang napakadali lang sayo sabihin lahat yun at wala kang pakialam sakin..

Lagi mo kong inaaway, lagi kang badtrip sakin. lagi kang naiinis.. Pero tinitiis ko lahat yun kasi alam kong gusto mong nilalambing ka. PERO HINDI KO GINAWA. HINDI KO MAKAGAWA :( Tangina ko po. Ako lahat may kasalanan kung bakit din ako nagdudusa ng ganito.

Kung mahal mo ko, bakit mo ko iniwan nlng basta bsta? Bakit parang sayo wala lang lahat? Bakit parang hindi mo na ko kilala? Please. Balik ka na sakin :(Mahal n Mahal kita. Hindi kita ginago. Ni minsan di pumasok sa isip ko yan Humbert.

Ni minsan di pumasok sa isip kong iwan ka, ni minsan di ako nagging sweet sayo pero masisigurado mo naman at lahat ng tao na IKAW LANG TALAGA. maniwala ka. :( Sorry kung madami akong dahilan.

Mukhang wala naman talaga patutunguhan to, kahit naman kasi magwala ako at umiyak hindi ka na SIGURO babalik pa. kasi kung talagang mahal mo ko, di mo ko iiwan. Salamat nalang sa isang buwan na ligayang binigay mo. At salamat din sa sakit na dinulot mo sa nanahimik kong puso :( </3

- Labs.