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Here we go again. The itch to setup a new tank got the better of me. Not sure what to do, I remembered I absolutely loathe water changes. So a new Upae Ula tank it is. Pulled an existing 6 gallon tank out of storage and bought some lava rock. A few rocks from the established tank and now the waiting...

The advantage of lava rock is, it’s adding a lot of surface area for biofilm to develop. In my opinion, the base Rock you have in your tank will serve the same purpose, so you should be good. Just be patient and let the tank mature before adding shrimps. Good luck

3 1/2 years and the tank is going strong. One move and some redecorating. I have never fed them, just occasionally topped off water. There are always some floaters out and about. Easiest aquarium ever :D The macro algae fall apart, what you see is what is left. It’s not growing but it isn’t dying ei...

attygirl wrote: ↑Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:08 am Congratulations on your success!!! What is your secret......

Thank you...

Hardly a secret if it’s all laid out in the guide on this website

In my option; best way to success is resisting the urge to tamper with the system. Setup and forget.

Another batch of 20 released

+1 to Varanus post

DrKirk wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:32 pm You can buy the book, Hawaiian Anchialine Pools, directly from the publisher: $13.95. Highly recommend it!
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Unfortunately it’s out of stock.

LittlePenny wrote: ↑Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:21 pm Aww they are cute! so exciting

Thank you

I count 12 right now, there are one or two more each day

Must be good... considering the price point

Floters everywhere

Spotted the first berried females (I saw two). I guess the tank is going in the right direction

The beneficial bacteria populate on surfaces like rocks and substrate , so a water change won’t break the cycle. I assume you did the change immediately though and didn’t let the tank dry out.

They are finally here

They are out and about, swimming and grazing.
Most of them are nicely red colored.

It’s coming along great. I didn’t moved the macro algae but I think you are right and it needed adjustment to the new environment. It has grown quite a bit in a month and a half now.
Tank is ready for shrimps I guess.
I have put in the order today and looking forward to give them a new home.

Thank you for your kind words. I will update as it progresses. I drilled a 1/4 hole in the lava rock and threaded them on an acrylic stick. All together glued with hot glue. The macro algae is now in for a couple days but it doesn’t seem to look healthy. Attached a pic, is it looking normal or off? ...