Hi there,
A couple of weeks a go i bought a new fluvial osaka 260, set it all up and filled it with water, some large bog wood with mature java turn (14inches) and another large bog wood with a mature plant on it too. Unfortunately for reasons out of my control i simply had to add fish a couple of days ago, the tank is not yet cycled (i assume), i am new to the tropical game so please excuse my beginners knowledge.
Before you all tell me i shouldn't have added the fish, i know, i know the tank needs time to cycle etc but there was no option so what i want to know is how i can do my best to avoid the dreaded algae break outs etc.
SO in the tank now is about 8 platys, 2 very young platy fry and a 2 inch red tail shark. They have been in there for a few days now and seem VERY happy and so far the water is crystal clear but any ideas how i could avoid or help to avoid the inevitable new tank syndrome?
A couple of weeks a go i bought a new fluvial osaka 260, set it all up and filled it with water, some large bog wood with mature java turn (14inches) and another large bog wood with a mature plant on it too. Unfortunately for reasons out of my control i simply had to add fish a couple of days ago, the tank is not yet cycled (i assume), i am new to the tropical game so please excuse my beginners knowledge.
Before you all tell me i shouldn't have added the fish, i know, i know the tank needs time to cycle etc but there was no option so what i want to know is how i can do my best to avoid the dreaded algae break outs etc.
SO in the tank now is about 8 platys, 2 very young platy fry and a 2 inch red tail shark. They have been in there for a few days now and seem VERY happy and so far the water is crystal clear but any ideas how i could avoid or help to avoid the inevitable new tank syndrome?