Hello, New Member Here!

[scottb]

Different positioning? That's one thing I take into consideration when planting a tank. All my tanks are over filtered so the flow is quite strong.

haha. Looks like I'm going to have to move a few of my swords around. Is there any real downfall if one or two of the leaves are stuck to the filter tube?

 

[Mumma.of.two]

It might rip the leaves a touch if it's a strong flow and the leaves will cover some of the intake maybe restricting the flow. But it's no big deal. I've never had a problem with leaves getting in the way and stopping a filter working. I have plants all around my filter intakes.

 

[scottb]

It might rip the leaves a touch if it's a strong flow and the leaves will cover some of the intake maybe restricting the flow. But it's no big deal. I've never had a problem with leaves getting in the way and stopping a filter working. I have plants all around my filter intakes.

That's a relief =). The only leaves that are getting pulled towards the intake seem strong enough. As do the leaves getting effected by the flow, so I won't worry about them unless I see an issue. I'm already excited to see some growth. Hopefully they all survive!

 

[scottb]

Mumma - are you running CO2 in your tanks?

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Mumma - are you running CO2 in your tanks?

Nope! I use a product called dinosaur spit. It contains gluteraldehyde. Same as flourish excel.

 

[scottb]

Nope! I use a product called dinosaur spit. It contains gluteraldehyde. Same as flourish excel.

haha, thanks. Love the name dinosaur spit.

 

[scottb]

Anyone have an AquaClear 70 who can give me the dimension of the part that has the filter tube? It's listed as being 6" wide, but what I want to know is how many inches are on the back, where it would hang from the tank, and how many inches takes up the front section, the part with the filter tube and where the water would be filtered back in. I hope what I'm looking for makes sense!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

haha, thanks. Love the name dinosaur spit.

Haha yeah it a whole range. Dinosaur spit, pee and dung. Lol.

 

[Butterflychild]

Cant say

I cant say but i have 2 Angels and there fine in the tank there in with all kinds of gourmis, ID sharks, plecos, corycats, 3 fantail goldfish, black moore goldfish, yoyo loches and African ciclids and there all fine together.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

I cant say but i have 2 Angels and there fine in the tank there in with all kinds of gourmis, ID sharks, plecos, corycats, 3 fantail goldfish, black moore goldfish, yoyo loches and African ciclids and there all fine together.

Um, wow! What size tank?! You have some MAJOR stocking incompatibilities going on there. Fish may SEEM to get along and work in a tank but 99% of the fish sold are juveniles and are not their full size or sexually mature. For example: fancy goldfish can grow up to 12 inches long, require large species only tanks and high filtration.

 

[scottb]

UPDATE: I know its been awhile since my last update, so I figured I would. It's been roughly 2 weeks since my fish have been in their new home. I have been doing tests frequently and water changes, when needed. My ammonia level is reading 0ppm and I have signs of NitrItes AND NitrAtes. Is it odd that I have NitrAte readings this early? I thought this wouldn't happen until week 6-8.

My test done today shows as follows:

Ammonia = 0ppm
NitrIte = 2.0ppm
NitrAte = 40ppm, but actually 30ppm since my tap has 10ppm.

Not sure if these readings are right. I attached some pics. Anyone who cares to verify is welcome.

Out of my 6 rasboras, I noticed a single male off on his own, tucked away towards the top of the tank, in the corner. Anyone know why he might be acting this way? I did notice some mating behavior over the past couple days, could he be guarding eggs? Although I highly doubt this. Maybe he's the only one feeling the effects of the NitrIte and NitrAte? Either way, I plan to do a 60-70% water change (possibly 2), before I go to sleep tonight.

Any help is grateful!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

UPDATE: I know its been awhile since my last update, so I figured I would. It's been roughly 2 weeks since my fish have been in their new home. I have been doing tests frequently and water changes, when needed. My ammonia level is reading 0ppm and I have signs of NitrItes AND NitrAtes. Is it odd that I have NitrAte readings this early? I thought this wouldn't happen until week 6-8.

My test done today shows as follows:

Ammonia = 0ppm
NitrIte = 2.0ppm
NitrAte = 40ppm, but actually 30ppm since my tap has 10ppm.

Not sure if these readings are right. I attached some pics. Anyone who cares to verify is welcome.

Out of my 6 rasboras, I noticed a single male off on his own, tucked away towards the top of the tank, in the corner. Anyone know why he might be acting this way? I did notice some mating behavior over the past couple days, could he be guarding eggs? Although I highly doubt this. Maybe he's the only one feeling the effects of the NitrIte and NitrAte? Either way, I plan to do a 60-70% water change (possibly 2), before I go to sleep tonight.

Any help is grateful!

Cycles coming along nicely! 4-8 weeks is just the average. I've heard of cycles completing in 3 weeks.
The nitrIte is VERY high. You need to get it down to .25ppm or less ASAP. It's just as toxic as the ammonia. If you have some salt that contains no anticaking agents or iodine you can add 1 tablespoon per 10g of tank water to help with the nitrite toxicity.

 

[scottb]

Cycles coming along nicely! 4-8 weeks is just the average. I've heard of cycles completing in 3 weeks.
The nitrIte is VERY high. You need to get it down to .25ppm or less ASAP. It's just as toxic as the ammonia. If you have some salt that contains no anticaking agents or iodine you can add 1 tablespoon per 10g of tank water to help with the nitrite toxicity.

Ahhh! Now I'm starting to get a little worried. I just did about a 80% water change. How long should I wait to check my NitrIte levels again? And I don't think I have any salt like that, will have to go get some tomorrow. I hear kosher salt works? How do I know if I have the right salt?

The single male who's been acting weird is really fatigued. When he got caught in the flow of the filter, the current just took him and he went belly up. Then he regained balance and started swimming around. I assume its due to the effects of the NitrIte. But all the others seem fine and active. Hope he and the others make it through the cycle.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Ahhh! Now I'm starting to get a little worried. I just did about a 80% water change. How long should I wait to check my NitrIte levels again? And I don't think I have any salt like that, will have to go get some tomorrow. I hear kosher salt works? How do I know if I have the right salt?

The single male who's been acting weird is really fatigued. When he got caught in the flow of the filter, the current just took him and he went belly up. Then he regained balance and started swimming around. I assume its due to the effects of the NitrIte. But all the others seem fine and active. Hope he and the others make it through the cycle.

Enough time for the water to circulate, 15-20 min is enough. Kosher salt is the same as aquarium salt. Make sure to check the label for additives. It's not needed but it will help the fish during the nitrite spike. I use rock salt. It's pure salt with no anticaking agents or idodine.

It sounds like it is from the nitrite. It will effect the weakest first. Get the levels down and hopefully he will perk up again.

 

[scottb]

Lost the male....

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Lost the male....

I'm sorry to hear that. It happens sometimes.

 

[scottb]

I'm sorry to hear that. It happens sometimes.

yea, I can't help but blame myself for not checking the water again last night. Definitely a learning experience.

Just checked my NitrIte level, and it's at 1ppm now, so I will do another 80% water change, check it again, and try my best to get it to 0.25ppm or lower.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

yea, I can't help but blame myself for not checking the water again last night. Definitely a learning experience.

Just checked my NitrIte level, and it's at 1ppm now, so I will do another 80% water change, check it again, and try my best to get it to 0.25ppm or lower.

We all have to learn some how. He may have been weak anyway. Your back on track now

 

[scottb]

We all have to learn some how. He may have been weak anyway. Your back on track now

yes, I will not let this slow me down!

 

[scottb]

so my heater just decided to die on me after the water change. Since I won't be able to get another heater until sometime tomorrow, what should I do? Will my fish be ok for at least 24 hrs? The room temp at night is around 74F and colder during the day, although I'm not sure the exact degree. HELP!