Hello all gave myself. Fishmas Gift. Always wanted a tank.
I have a 36 gallon bowfront with stand.
Fluval 307
200w heater
Net
Bucket
Magnetic glass cleaner
Some decor (I like more matur tanks but gotta please the 2 year old also she helped me make the case to Mommy for tank lol)
Washed all equipment in warm tap.
Filled and dechlorinated water with aquasafe plus.
Got a few seachem tags and a master test kit.
Tank has been going for 4 days it was super clear for 2 or 3 then I think I have the algae bloom going. I have seachem prime coming today, Dr. Tims, my water changing/gravel filter and an inkbird 306a because my 3 dollar imagination thermometer is definitely garbage doesn't work.
I'm looking to do a fish in cycle. I think I'm a responsible enough person to make this work.
All tests are reading pretty much 0 except ph which is about 7.4.
Was thinking about adding a platy to start if I can find gold twin bars. Should I have more plants? Worried about plant hitchhikers Don't know any local fishkeepers or I would try the filter media jump start.
I have a 36 gallon bowfront with stand.
Fluval 307
200w heater
Net
Bucket
Magnetic glass cleaner
Some decor (I like more matur tanks but gotta please the 2 year old also she helped me make the case to Mommy for tank lol)
Washed all equipment in warm tap.
Filled and dechlorinated water with aquasafe plus.
Got a few seachem tags and a master test kit.
Tank has been going for 4 days it was super clear for 2 or 3 then I think I have the algae bloom going. I have seachem prime coming today, Dr. Tims, my water changing/gravel filter and an inkbird 306a because my 3 dollar imagination thermometer is definitely garbage doesn't work.
I'm looking to do a fish in cycle. I think I'm a responsible enough person to make this work.
All tests are reading pretty much 0 except ph which is about 7.4.
Was thinking about adding a platy to start if I can find gold twin bars. Should I have more plants? Worried about plant hitchhikers Don't know any local fishkeepers or I would try the filter media jump start.