My 46 G LEGO build newbe

[bud29]

And someone told me today that cichlids are brackish I'm callin bs

Who told you that?!?!

 

[Sharkbait54]

And someone told me today that cichlids are brackish I'm callin bs

I can't think of any cichlid that are brackish.

Frontosas are really cool! Look into tanganiyakan fish most stay small like 5inch and are beautiful.

 

[6yamaha]

New water levels ammonia spike starting
Nitrates dropping
PH 8.1
AMO.50
NI 0
NA 10

 

[Jodisgermanshepherd]

That is really cool. I love the idea of it.

 

[Kribensis_2004]

Bud 29 Kribensis are a African dwarf cichlid. They come from the rivers instead of the lakes. And i can think of one cichlid that is okay in brackish water and that is the Chomide, or Etroplus Maculatus from around India.

 

[6yamaha]

Any comments on my water idea of how long till I can buy fish

 

[Bearchumjs]

Any comments on my water idea of how long till I can buy fish

I wouldn't add fish until you see zero ammonia, and zero nitrites. What are you using as an ammonia source?

 

[6yamaha]

I don't understand I'm new "ammonia source"

 

[Bearchumjs]

I don't understand I'm new "ammonia source"

Well, to cycle a tank you need ammonia. Take a few moments and read this link- it will help you understand fishless cycling. It's good info.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/the-a...-Guide-and-FAQ-to-Fishless-Cycling/Page1.html

 

[Kribensis_2004]

Okay sorry to take it off topic, i would first start by checking your tap waters ph, that is if you don't like that number. Too usually start aquariums the right way, people will add food or gross filters that they have. This will kick start a cycle in the aquarium, where all levels rise, and then fall as you bacteria grow.
Since you don't have extra filters that are dirty hanging around i would feed the aquarium fish flakes, do this like you mean too feed the fish. (small amount's twice a day)
This should start the process of the cycle.

 

[librarygirl]

I don't understand I'm new "ammonia source"

Your fish are now your ammonia source.
Here are some links that will help:

I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?! - Aquarium Advice
Guide to Starting a Freshwater Aquarium - Aquarium Advice

 

[Crawdaddy]

Congratulations, you are going to dive my wife nuts now. All I can think about is going to the Lego store at the mall and and start rescaping.

 

[6yamaha]

Hahaha I don't know how to take that lol...... If you have any questions about floating hit me up it took some figuring out but thank you

 

[Bearchumjs]

Your fish are now your ammonia source.
Here are some links that will help:

I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?! - Aquarium Advice
Guide to Starting a Freshwater Aquarium - Aquarium Advice

I didn't think he had fish yet. I must have missed something.

 

[6yamaha]

Well I didn't have fish yet talked to my local fish store they told me if I wanted to speed it up I could use a sacrificial fish so I got a jewel. If he survives they I guess he will be king of the tank

 

[Gordo124]

No they are safe for children to put in there mouth hard plastics do not contain toxic chemicals only soft and only released when over 100 degrees

Wow! Thats awesome ! I should take some of my brothers legos.... But do they mess with your water? Like high p.h , hardness, etc

 

[6yamaha]

NO Legos are meant to be safe for children I contacted Lego customer support and they assured me they are completely safe for fish the chemicals in plastic that make it harmful are only in soft plastic and ONLY released above 105 degrees

 

[Fishtanklover23]

The black pearl! That's all I wanted to say. Good idea though. Lol

 

[Bearchumjs]

The black pearl! That's all I wanted to say. Good idea though. Lol

If its the black pearl then the stocking list should include a Kraken.

 

[6yamaha]

Post a pic so I can see what they look like cause it's the black pearl