hey everyone, happy Monday!
I recently started up a 10 gallon fresh water tank (sand & live plants) and i'm in the process of cycling it. So far, I balanced my waters pH levels (they're above 7) and i've added my live plants. I used bacteria from a friends existing tank to help speed up the process as well. (he has similar fish to what I will have, Loaches and Rasboras)
My question is - Should I use this Safe start stuff? I know it has the proper live bacteria, but am I at the point in this cycle process where I can add it?
For reference, I only started the tank yesterday. Filled it - balanced my pH - and added the live plant life. But I don't want to do anything too fast or potentially ruin the habitat for my future fish buddies.
IF I do add the safe start, how long until I should consider doing a water change & adding fish? Any help would be greatly appreciated! If I can figure out how, i'll add a picture for reference.
Thank you and have a great week all!
I recently started up a 10 gallon fresh water tank (sand & live plants) and i'm in the process of cycling it. So far, I balanced my waters pH levels (they're above 7) and i've added my live plants. I used bacteria from a friends existing tank to help speed up the process as well. (he has similar fish to what I will have, Loaches and Rasboras)
My question is - Should I use this Safe start stuff? I know it has the proper live bacteria, but am I at the point in this cycle process where I can add it?
For reference, I only started the tank yesterday. Filled it - balanced my pH - and added the live plant life. But I don't want to do anything too fast or potentially ruin the habitat for my future fish buddies.
IF I do add the safe start, how long until I should consider doing a water change & adding fish? Any help would be greatly appreciated! If I can figure out how, i'll add a picture for reference.
Thank you and have a great week all!