So here's the background: I started off with a 2 gallon with one betta. After a few days, I added 2 African dwarf frogs and the pet store gave us a baby platy for free. Aware that this tank is overcrowded, I tried to maintain the ammonia levels with frequent water changes while planning to save up and upsize. What ended up happening is during a water change for the 2 gallon, the tank started to leak quite a bit. I transferred all 4 animals into cups and returned the tank to the store, ended up buying a 10 gallon - this all happened yesterday. But furthermore, the betta and baby platy began to exhibit signs of ich.
Anyway, we set up the tank, it has a filter, heater, and air stone. Added some water conditioner and aquarium bacteria and added all 4 animals. The betta is freaking out, and I'm beginning to think this tank is not suitable for her because of the water commotion d/t the filter and bubbles, so I was thinking of returning her. I quickly realized bettas prefer still water. . But as for the ich problem, I was going to try and solve it simply by heat (86 degrees). As I researched salt and medication are bad for the frogs. My big problem is how to go about this while cycling the tank. How often should I do water changes? Does it need to be daily, or every other day? What percentage of water should I remove? I'm stressed out about this whole thing and beginning to think I may lose these pets, and if that just so happens, how do I proceed cycling? I'm a novice at fishkeeping and just want to know what y'all think my best approach would be. Any advice is much appreciated.
Anyway, we set up the tank, it has a filter, heater, and air stone. Added some water conditioner and aquarium bacteria and added all 4 animals. The betta is freaking out, and I'm beginning to think this tank is not suitable for her because of the water commotion d/t the filter and bubbles, so I was thinking of returning her. I quickly realized bettas prefer still water. . But as for the ich problem, I was going to try and solve it simply by heat (86 degrees). As I researched salt and medication are bad for the frogs. My big problem is how to go about this while cycling the tank. How often should I do water changes? Does it need to be daily, or every other day? What percentage of water should I remove? I'm stressed out about this whole thing and beginning to think I may lose these pets, and if that just so happens, how do I proceed cycling? I'm a novice at fishkeeping and just want to know what y'all think my best approach would be. Any advice is much appreciated.