Mumma.of.two
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Bigge_al said:
You can add it where ever it will fit. I don't think it really matters where exactly.
My 44g log
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You can add it where ever it will fit. I don't think it really matters where exactly.
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Bigge_al
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ph 7.6
Ammo-0
nitrite-0
nitrate-5.0
Ammo-0
nitrite-0
nitrate-5.0
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
Bigge_al said:
Looking promising. That seeded medias doing it's job.
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Bigge_al
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ph 7.4
Ammo-0
nitrite-0
nitrate-between 0-5
Still no movement in levels
Ammo-0
nitrite-0
nitrate-between 0-5
Still no movement in levels
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
Bigge_al said:
It will probably take a few days to build up enough to register on the test.
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Bigge_al
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New filter
Added Tetra Whisper 40i to tank tonight. I got it for a steal but I am not sure I like it I had to take out a gallon of water make it work. With the 2 filters together I have 80g filter capacity.
The external filter had the down spout going about 1/3 down from the top should I get an extension for it to get closer to the bottom it has about 10 inches to get to bottom.
Added Tetra Whisper 40i to tank tonight. I got it for a steal but I am not sure I like it I had to take out a gallon of water make it work. With the 2 filters together I have 80g filter capacity.
The external filter had the down spout going about 1/3 down from the top should I get an extension for it to get closer to the bottom it has about 10 inches to get to bottom.
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Bigge_al
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And so it begins
Ammo-.50
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-10-20
Did 25% water change will do another one later after testing
Ammo-.50
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-10-20
Did 25% water change will do another one later after testing
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Bigge_al
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Ammo-.25
Did a 25-30% water change. Added Prime to tank and more Stability.
Did a 25-30% water change. Added Prime to tank and more Stability.
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
Bigge_al said:
No need for stability
just the prime is good.
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Bigge_al
Aquarium Advice Activist
Ammo-.25
Nitrites-0
Nitrates-5-10
25% water change with prime added to tank.
The fish seem to get more active after water change could be the fresh water.
Tested tap water pH is 6.8 tank is 7.6. Any ideas what triggers the spike in the tank.
Nitrites-0
Nitrates-5-10
25% water change with prime added to tank.
The fish seem to get more active after water change could be the fresh water.
Tested tap water pH is 6.8 tank is 7.6. Any ideas what triggers the spike in the tank.
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
Bigge_al said:
Let a glass of tap water sit out overnight with an air stone then check the pH again. Then you will get the 'real' pH of your tap water. It may need to gass off.
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Bigge_al
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Ammo-1.0
Nitrate-0
Nitrite-5
Did almost a 75% water change and added Prime and Stability.
75% water changes are a load of crap with 44g tank Hauling 25-30 gal of water from the bathroom is tough.
Nitrate-0
Nitrite-5
Did almost a 75% water change and added Prime and Stability.
75% water changes are a load of crap with 44g tank Hauling 25-30 gal of water from the bathroom is tough.
Bigge_al said:
You can either get a python or an Aqueon water changer online (petstore is over priced). It would be a good investment.
The guy who delivered my furnace used a connected for his faucet and a hose. Not sure about how safe this is.
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
Dwohlge1 said:
I use a normal garden hose. I modified it to fit my kitchen faucet and have an old gravel vac on one end. Cost me $2 in parts and works well.
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Bigge_al
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At 4:45 pm rechecked
Ammo-.25
pH-7.2
Nitrite-5ish
Nitrate-0
Did 25% water change
At 8:45pm rechecked
Ammo-0
pH-7.4
Nitrite-5ish
Ammo-.25
pH-7.2
Nitrite-5ish
Nitrate-0
Did 25% water change
At 8:45pm rechecked
Ammo-0
pH-7.4
Nitrite-5ish
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Bigge_al
Aquarium Advice Activist
14 days into fish-in cycle
Morning
Ammo-less than .25
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-5
No water change will recheck tonight.
Morning
Ammo-less than .25
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-5
No water change will recheck tonight.
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Bigge_al
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Did not recheck last night.
This morning
Ammo-0
Nitrate-10-20
Nitrite-0
Ammonia is not showing anymore does this mean my tank has cycled.
Redid Nitrate after reading that you will get a 5 reading if you do not beat the crap out of the #2 bottle. I had been shaking it but after I beat the crap out of it the result showed.
This morning
Ammo-0
Nitrate-10-20
Nitrite-0
Ammonia is not showing anymore does this mean my tank has cycled.
Redid Nitrate after reading that you will get a 5 reading if you do not beat the crap out of the #2 bottle. I had been shaking it but after I beat the crap out of it the result showed.
librarygirl
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It could be but it could also be the water changes. In the post above you posted NitrIte at 5, was that correct? I'd keep an eye on that to make sure it stays at 0. If it spikes you want to do water changes. Nitrite at 5 is very dangerous to fish so you'd want to do a couple of 50-60% water changes back-to-back to get them down. Nitrite is as toxic to fish as ammonia. You're doing well so far!
And yep fish love fresh water, particularly if it brings down toxins, so that's why they're perky afterwards. Also I second the aqueon water changer or the Python, you can refill and drain directly from the sink and no more buckets. It's awesome. If you do get one just remember to add Prime to the tank before you refill and add enough Prime for the whole volume of the tank, not just the water you're replacing.
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Bigge_al
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Ammonia-0
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-5
I did a PWC earlier and the Nitrate level went down.
I took water sample to pet store and talked to them and they confirmed that since my Ammo level has not went up and that my Nitrate level has risen that I could add a few more fish and closely monitor the levels.
So my current fish in tank are:
5 glofish danio
1 zebra danio
3 Mickey Mouse Platies
I added today
5 tiger barbs (very small) not much bigger than the glofish. One I like them and two population control of fries and eggs.
My plans to add more fish include
2 dalmation mollies
5 Cardinal Neons
2 oto much later after algae growth
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-5
I did a PWC earlier and the Nitrate level went down.
I took water sample to pet store and talked to them and they confirmed that since my Ammo level has not went up and that my Nitrate level has risen that I could add a few more fish and closely monitor the levels.
So my current fish in tank are:
5 glofish danio
1 zebra danio
3 Mickey Mouse Platies
I added today
5 tiger barbs (very small) not much bigger than the glofish. One I like them and two population control of fries and eggs.
My plans to add more fish include
2 dalmation mollies
5 Cardinal Neons
2 oto much later after algae growth
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Bigge_al
Aquarium Advice Activist
Nitrate rise
Tested this morning
Ammo-0
nitrite-0
nitrate-20
did a 50% WC.
pH 7.4
temp-75f
Was surprised by the spike in nitrates. Is there anything other than adding live plants that will reduce nitrates so I do not have to do PWC so often. I planned for weekly PWC but if levels increase like that then I will need to do daily PWC.
Tested this morning
Ammo-0
nitrite-0
nitrate-20
did a 50% WC.
pH 7.4
temp-75f
Was surprised by the spike in nitrates. Is there anything other than adding live plants that will reduce nitrates so I do not have to do PWC so often. I planned for weekly PWC but if levels increase like that then I will need to do daily PWC.
