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IT BEGINS Equipment Komoda 3ft (SkyClear Rimless) UP Aqua Pro Z LED Eheim 2217 Hydor ETH 200w Substrate and Flora CAL Black Earth (Capping for plants) Mr. Aqua Soil (Foundation for slope + buffering) ADA Decorative Sand (Mekong) Mini Fissidens Mini Pellia Nano Pellia Crypt Parva Needle/Narrow Leaf Java Fern Bucephalandra 'Brownie Ghost'

Wow dude, that first one is chocked full! Here are some of mine.

We all know that preggo mumma shrimp make us smile so here is a thread where we post up pics of these mummas for those rainy days when we need a bit of picking up...I'll start off with a couple Shadow Panda Red Ruby Blue from Carbon Rilli

The CO2 valve is on a solenoid and will run 24/7 If there is a power failure both my CO2 injection and sponge filter will switch off. Due to the small amount of CO2 remaining in the regulator I don't think there will be a chance of over gassing causing PH swing or suffocation. Good sign.... First births in the Cade :-) Looks like my best Endlers gave birth this morning. I'll get the SLR out and do them justice ;-)

Nice one dude, very helpful.

Voting Tip!: When voting on each image before assigning a score right click your mouse on the photo and select open in new window/tab to view the photograph full size! Would only seem right that you view the photographs in all their glory as opposed to the thumbnail :)

No, not I the other half, seems the forum only wants jpeg format

Dehumidifier might reduce the issue somewhat! Hopefully!

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/02/16/2492837.htm for help with mould control :-)

maybe get some damp Rid for the time being http://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/brands/d/damprid

Not the best photos but nonetheless theres beeeerrrriiieeessss

Couple more from my PCL (Pure Cull Line) LOL!

Great thread, +1,.... "Fat Mumma's" are a serious fetish ! LOL

Montmorillonite is chemically made up of hydrated sodium, calcium, aluminium, magnesium, silicate hydroxide. Sometimes Potassium, iron, and other cations are common substitutes, the exact ratio of cations varies with the source the Montmorillonite is from. Montmorillonite or Bentonite are clays, and like most clays is great at absorbing minerals. Their absorption capacity is as much as 8 times greater than other clays. Montmorillonite is effective as an adsorptive of heavy metals. So while Montmorillonite or Bentonite are made up of a lot of good stuff that shrimps or fish might need in their bodies, the minerals are locked away in the clay. How much of these minerals are released is the question no one has determined yet. How Montmorillonite or Bentonite is beneficial to the shrimp hobby is not it's mineral make up, but it's ability to absorb heavy metals and contaminants. HOWEVER, since its got great abilities as an absorbent, what it's already absorbed (contaminant or otherwise) will be added to the tank unless you can be certain it's pure Montmorillonite or Bentonite. In conclusion, If it's primary benefit is it's absorptive capabilities and not release of those minerals, isn't cheaper alternatives like activated carbon or Purigen, Macropore better ? I'll leave that question for you to ponder. You bet dude. Did you know that apart from Phosphorus and Calcium, Potassium is the 3rd most abundant mineral element in the body (human, animal, fish or shrimp)?