David Tank Logs

[plankton]

You can't change Christmas moss at Christmas!!!!!

[LookoutTrout]

Moss balls have always grown slowly for me, I don't think they do much for nitrate levels. You also need to turn them occasionally to even out growth and keep the shape.

[fr499y]

Moss balls grow slowly and need cool fast running water to keep there shape which is why they need removing, squeezing and rolling into a ball every now and again

[Drifty]

I had a moss ball in my tank for a year now never touched it...
if not moss ball what else as the Christmas moss just makes so much mess.

[Drifty]

Well all hell broke loss in the tank today.
As I was cleaning the Suction cups give up on the background the whole thing came away from the bottom floating at a 45 angle.
Had to move the rock to stop it from floating out.
On top of that one of platy seems to be unwell.

On a good note black death showed up see if you can spot him in the picture.

Here some pictures

[Drifty]

So I find yellow face today at the bottom on his side breathing heavy...
I kept an eye on him for a few hours he did not move at all nor came for food...
I didn't want him to suffer anymore so I put him to sleep.

I now have 2 platy left 1 male 1 female.

Soon I will think about restock with fish that has a longer life line.

[Gingerlove05]

Sorry for your loss Drifty

[Staffylover]

Sorry you lost one

[plankton]

Sorry you lost one.
Maybe they were quite old when you got them, you can never tell, they should get to around 3-4 years-ish.

[Martinspuddle]

Sorry to hear this @Drifty, never know your female may still have some young yet.