Branchy effect

Hi Guys,

After a very disappointing visit to few pet shops around the Krugersdorp area to find some rocks and branches I decided to ask you guys for some advice.

I want to create a thin branch effect in my aquarium. Not those single bogwood pieces you usually see in pet shops. I already a few of those. Do you guys know of any braches from trees that might be suitable?

Also do you guys know where I can find some darkly colored rocks safe for aquarium use such as slate?

Oh btw, the petshop in Westgate has lots of different kinds of freshwater shrimp. The first time that I've seen them.

Thanks,
Leon

 

Always wanted them. Do not know how legislation has changed now but couple of years back it was illegal to keep them, same with any turtles, local and American because of their invasive potential.

 

What is the benifit of having a shrip in the tank? What do they eat?

 

Their benifit is negligable, they do help control algae and are an excellent source of live food for fish but the reason people want them is because of the novelty, all of which is besides the point because they are still illegal...

 

and will remain illegal for a very long time coming...

You can try bottle brush branches thats been dried.

 

Henk..have you used bottle brush branches in your tank?how do you dry the branches out?i'm asking coz i can ask a friend for a few branches from his tree.

 

yea i have and so has City_Bowl - it looks REALLY awsum. Just leave them out and about for 6 weeks... make sure they dont rot but actually dry

 

Try guava tree twigs....dry them out properly of course and soak them in water a period of 2 weeks before introducing them to your tank

Cheers
Dale

 

Hey guys whats the write up on "fynbos" good bad, any1 tried it??

 

Thanks solex69. I might try that out.

I read in the Killifish book by Steffen Hellner that you can use Monstera(My mom has some :bigsmile or Philodendron plants and direct their aerial roots into the aquarium through an opening. After they have grown enough into the aquarium is it possible to cut off the roots? Or will they decay in the water? Can't seem to find much information on the internet.

 

Dunno mate, perhaps some of the other oakes can help here?

Cheers
Dale

 

Gavin is going to use the Monstera in one of our tanks - he's got the plant but hasn't gotten around to actually planting it yet. As far as I know you shouldn't cut the plant off as the roots will die though.