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Getting some green spot algae on the glass and a little hair algae creeping on a few of the older java fern leaves. Not thrilled about it but not panicking either. Been thinking about adding a couple more assassin snails or maybe some more otos since the current crew doesn't seem to be keeping up. Scraped the glass for now and cut back my light a bit to see if that helps.
Did a water change today and trimmed back the hygrophila pinnatifida - it was starting to shade out the monte carlo up front. Bucket and hose still sitting next to the stand in the photo, water's a bit lower than usual mid change. Also tidied up some java moss that was drifting loose off the stone. Looking pretty close to how I want it now, just needs a bit more time to fill in fully.
Added a small group of otocinclus today, bag's still floating at the surface getting used to the water. The carpet has filled in a lot of the bare patches but there's still a few gaps here and there, moss is bulking up nicely on the stone. Tank feels completely different now - like it actually has something living in it instead of just plants sitting there.
Noticed a thin brownish film on the glass this morning and a bit of cloudiness that wasn't there a few days ago - diatoms I think, from what I've read this is pretty normal for a tank still cycling. No fish in yet so not stressing over it, just wiping the front pane down and keeping an eye on it.
Water's in, filter's running - now we give it time.
Got the seiryu stone stacked how I want it - no water yet, just the bones of the thing sitting in the living room. My partner walked by and asked why there's a pile of rocks in a glass box on the counter now. Fair question honestly. Told her just give it time.