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Last thing without having to start a whole new thread... About using a Maxi-Jet 400 with my AC50 for extra flow, is that too much on a 20 long? It would be just over 15x turnover rate. Sent from my HTC using Aquarium Advice

Awesome I didn't even think of it like that. Well I'm planning on keeping them in the old tank for a few more days anyway, because I will be adding a bunch of plants when they arrive and it will be easier without having the fish in the tank. So I guess after I get that all settled I will swap...

If I get rid of the ammonia how will I know if it worked? Sent from my HTC using Aquarium Advice

Well heck I'll just do that. So you think it will instantly cycle? Wasn't sure if I needed to build BB on the tank itself first or not Sent from my HTC using Aquarium Advice

Good to know and yes I'm dosing 4ppm. Is is going to be an issue not having my filter on there? I know the BB is mostly built up in the filter media. Any thoughts on adding a Maxi-Jet 400 power head? Would that be too much flow combined with my AC 50. Sent from my HTC using Aquarium Advice

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I don't have a new filter for the new tank I have an AC 50 on the old tank and since I will be selling the old one and they are both 20g I figured I would just use the same filter for this one. The new tank is only running a bubble wand right now. I was looking into getting a Maxi-Jet 400 power...

So I am changing from a 20 high to a 20 long. I probably should have started this post before doing what I have already done, but I didn't think things through that far. What I have done is I took all of the fish out and put them into a bucket with air stone, and put a towel over it so they...

Just finishing this up... Adding the additional carbon has helped rejuvenate my plants and reduce the algae at the same time. I now dose 6ppm daily. Tthe Ludwigia actually seems to be growing faster and the Microsword is just as green as the day I got it. Also threw 3 Otocinclus (1 died the...

I use eco-complete planted substrate in my tank, with no root tabs. I've had the tank for 4 months, but my current plants have only been in there for 2 months. Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Thanks for the suggestions, there are just so many plants out there. I hope my microsword works out. I like how narrow the leaves are, reminds me more of an open field than the broad leaf saint augustine-ish look sag and others have. Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I would LOVE to plant more, just don't know what kind of plants I want... I wish I could find some Val Americana for the back and get some sort of red bush like plant in front of it, but don't know what will work for that. Want a lot of other stuff to fill some space but still pondering. Sent...

I thought about EI... I've heard EI is great for maximum plant growth but I'm not a fan of the extra maintenance and bigger water changes. I just started my PPS-Pro about a month ago, not sure if I need to modify it yet... I guess I need to get my carbon under control first. What do you do for...

A bit hard to read that pic, but very helpful. You and I have extremely similar setups. How much do you dose?

So, when should I know that I'm adding the right amount? I added 3ml today instead of 2ml, but should I just keep dosing 3ml for a few days and watch for changes and if nothing happens up it to 4ml? If so how long should I wait before upping the dose?

Thanks for the advice on the Ludwigia, I have been a little unsure on how to trim them up to make them look better.

10-20ml? The bottle says 5ml for every 50g. My math adds up to 1ml per 10 gallons, 5/50 = 0.1ml per gallon * 20g = 2ml. your talking about using 5-10 times the recommended dose. Is this just a recommendation Seachem uses so that overdosing doesn't occur and kill all of somebody's fish?

My plants don't seem to be feeling too well at the moment... Other than my java fern, that thing can grown in a closet. Some of my plants are beginning to get yellow/brownish and my Ludwigia Repens keeps having leaves that the tips away and then die off. My largest concern is my Lilaeopsis...

I do a 30% water change weekly and the parameters are the same every week. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5-10 nitrate and 7.8 ph. Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I really wish that were the case with mine, but it has been like this for a few days and is barely even making attempts to eat. Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

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There are gold patches around the gills on a few cories and that particular cory has been breathing heavily and seems weak. Maybe it isn't affecting the others as much because they are much bigger? Here is another pic. You think it's velvet? If so what would be the treatment? I can't set up a...

Thanks for the advice and giving me some peace of mind Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Any help on how to get rid of this, keep it from coming back or identifying the type of algae would be really appreciated. Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Ok I guess I'll just give it some more time. Maybe I'm stressing over nothing. I just want my fish to be happy and healthy ? Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Aquarium Advice mobile app