joshv155
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Got it....just discovered my python fitting doesnt fit my sink....bout to fill it the hardway and hit the hardware store tomorrow
Fishless Cycle Question.
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close - I think it is drain the tank, add the prime (for the total volume of the tank), add the water from the tap via the python thing, wait 10 -15 min, turn the filters etc back on
sounds like me yesterday - found out the threads on my faucet were too thin... off to home depot to get a part. I think I am ready now. good luck!! can't wait to be in your shoes! just got back from the fish store and was doing some window shopping...
jlk
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Home Depot sells adapters for your sink (2 seperate pieces) but you will need to remove the aerator first. They are in section where they sell the traps & faucet/sink parts.
joshv155
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Sweet...water all back in tank...gonna head to the LFS see if I can find or order a BGK.
I found out that my python doesn't fit my sink so need an adaptor. Hooked it up to the hose faucet in the front yard to empty and filled the 5 gallon buckets to fill it...gonna go to the hardware store as well and get the right piece...
Thanks everyone ! Will put a picture up when I get my tank stocked...
I found out that my python doesn't fit my sink so need an adaptor. Hooked it up to the hose faucet in the front yard to empty and filled the 5 gallon buckets to fill it...gonna go to the hardware store as well and get the right piece...
Thanks everyone ! Will put a picture up when I get my tank stocked...
joshv155
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I did ! I could have put water from the outside faucet back into tank but I didn't. I didn't think about the bacteria aspect, I was thinking more along taking forever to heat the tank back up. Filled my 5 gallon buckets up from the bathtub. I had the tank set a 77...says it's at 80 now so I was a tad bit off...
joshv155
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So I went to the LFS that I found by looking online. Not a huge place but pretty cool. They had a BGK, about 4 inches long. I said, "I'll take it" then started getting grilled by the owner about my tank, cycle, PH etc...I was a little annoyed cause I just wanted the fish ! I told him my PH was 7.6 and store owner said tank with the BGK was 6.4 so he wouldn't let me take it home ! He said it would be to much of a shock for the fish and he didn't want it to die.
After talking to him I realized that I actually liked the guy cause he was more interested in the fish and not making a buck...so I paid for the fish and will attempt to lower my PH some before I bring him home.
Does what this guy said make sense as far as stressing the fish out cause of that big of a PH difference ?
I did get a Red Tailed Shark cause there was no way I was going home empty handed after waiting over a month !
After talking to him I realized that I actually liked the guy cause he was more interested in the fish and not making a buck...so I paid for the fish and will attempt to lower my PH some before I bring him home.
Does what this guy said make sense as far as stressing the fish out cause of that big of a PH difference ?
I did get a Red Tailed Shark cause there was no way I was going home empty handed after waiting over a month !
jlk
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Hmm...I am glad this guy is actually concerned about the welfare of his fish but I dont know know enough about BGKs to be able to comment on the situation. Generally, most fish can adapt to a given ph if they are properly drip acclimated over a lengthy frame of time. I would ask a question in gen discussion for more input from those that have experience with owning them.
joshv155
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Good idea !
Hholly
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Yeah, I would think with drip acclimation it would be fine. But I have no experience with these fish. If you do try lowering your pH, use peat in your filter, R/O water or something like that. Don't use anything from a bottle, since there's more of a chance of drastic swings in pH with those.
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