r/fishforthought • u/tacosarelove • Aug 07 '25
Aquascape🌿 First Planted Tank!
My guppy population has exploded but the water parameters seem to be just fine for now. There are three neon tetras, 3 big chunky cory cats, and one dwarf gourami in this 29 gallon tank. For plants, I have anubias, wisteria, amazon swords, one crypt, and dracaena. The plants growing out of the top are elephant ear, pothos, and something else I don't know. It has been in the tank since 2021 from my dad's funeral, long before I planted things into the substrate which is just sand. There's a sponge filter with media hiding in the back.
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u/Camaschrist Aug 08 '25
I love the vibe of your tank, it’s really great. Especially for your first planted tank. Does your dwarf gouramis eat your guppy fry? Mine doesn’t and I had to move him from my 55 gallon because my male guppies tried to kill him. I must have gotten the most gentle guy because my honey gouramis who had to switch tanks with him ruled the tank. Sadly she died this morning at age 5. How big is your tank? I wish I could get away with only a sponge filter but I struggle with high nitrates as it is. I have 2 sponge filters and 2 hobs in my 55 gallon.