Ok so I have had everything set up for about 2 weeks now with the basic set up plan from this website. (i have another post on lighting that has had some helpful replies) but now I am looking at th stocking.
With additives and some plants already in the tank for roughly 3 days the LFS said I could stock the tank with about 6-7 smaller hardy fish to help move the cycle along. They suggested whiteclouds and mollys. On this one sales guys advice I went with 4 mollys and 6 whiteclouds. Already thinking this is going to be bio overload. I wish I would have listened to myself. I have 5 whiteclouds living, not looking sickly full color and swimming around being active. Unfortunately a molly pair died and a day after a whitecloud died. I am almost positive this is from overstocking to fast and ammonia killing the fish. I feel horrible for this happening and want to make steps in the future to help keep my remaining fish alive.
I am doing 10% PWL each day as well as adding a bio additive they suggested to help jump start the tank.
I know there are hundreds of posts on the same thing, I just couldnt find one in the last few days pertaining to my problem.
If anyone can help let me know!!
thanks in advance
Justin
With additives and some plants already in the tank for roughly 3 days the LFS said I could stock the tank with about 6-7 smaller hardy fish to help move the cycle along. They suggested whiteclouds and mollys. On this one sales guys advice I went with 4 mollys and 6 whiteclouds. Already thinking this is going to be bio overload. I wish I would have listened to myself. I have 5 whiteclouds living, not looking sickly full color and swimming around being active. Unfortunately a molly pair died and a day after a whitecloud died. I am almost positive this is from overstocking to fast and ammonia killing the fish. I feel horrible for this happening and want to make steps in the future to help keep my remaining fish alive.
I am doing 10% PWL each day as well as adding a bio additive they suggested to help jump start the tank.
I know there are hundreds of posts on the same thing, I just couldnt find one in the last few days pertaining to my problem.
If anyone can help let me know!!
thanks in advance
Justin