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Edit: Can FISH/PLANTS be added Immediately?
Hey everyone, I wanted to add some potting soil or topping soil under my sand in my planted 55 to give the roots some structure. I've read in some posts that the soil must be cycled before filling or adding anything or it'll give out a big nutrient blast, but in others I've read that it should cause no problem. Anyone have any info or suggestions?
It's a planted 55g with swords, anubias, java and philippine ferns and five of one plant who's name I can't currently remember, and currently (but indefinitely) a bunch of angelfish, tiger barbs, glofish and catfish.
I can re-home the fish for a day or two in my 30g but not much longer than that. As for the plants, I have no other tank with proper lighting to transplant them if needed, so I really hope not...
Hey everyone, I wanted to add some potting soil or topping soil under my sand in my planted 55 to give the roots some structure. I've read in some posts that the soil must be cycled before filling or adding anything or it'll give out a big nutrient blast, but in others I've read that it should cause no problem. Anyone have any info or suggestions?
It's a planted 55g with swords, anubias, java and philippine ferns and five of one plant who's name I can't currently remember, and currently (but indefinitely) a bunch of angelfish, tiger barbs, glofish and catfish.
I can re-home the fish for a day or two in my 30g but not much longer than that. As for the plants, I have no other tank with proper lighting to transplant them if needed, so I really hope not...