devilfluff
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello all,
I've recently started my first tank, and I'm looking to get some thoughts/advice... 8)
I've started w/ a 29gal glass tank (more of a long than a high) and added a Penguin 150 HOB filter, and a stealth 150W heater(can't remember brand). I'm using black aquarium gravel as a substrate, and currently have 9 assorted plastic plants.
I, unfortunately, missed the fishless cycle idea til it was too late , but I don't believe I've overloaded the tank. It has been home to 2 red wag platys since 1/9, both of whom seem to be healthy and active.
I have the reading of both my tank and tap water, and seem to be running a bit alkaline...
Tank
pH 8.4
NH4 .50ppm
NO2 0 NO3 0
Tap
pH 8.4
NH4 .25ppm
NO2 0
NO3 0
These are using the AP master test kit.
Is the high pH a problem, or do I just need to focus on specific fish?
I figure the cycle is just beginning, and am going to attempt to get my hands on some seeded gravel to speed it up :crosses fingers:
Any advise is always welcome, but I'll take abuse if it'll help in the long run
I've recently started my first tank, and I'm looking to get some thoughts/advice... 8)
I've started w/ a 29gal glass tank (more of a long than a high) and added a Penguin 150 HOB filter, and a stealth 150W heater(can't remember brand). I'm using black aquarium gravel as a substrate, and currently have 9 assorted plastic plants.
I, unfortunately, missed the fishless cycle idea til it was too late , but I don't believe I've overloaded the tank. It has been home to 2 red wag platys since 1/9, both of whom seem to be healthy and active.
I have the reading of both my tank and tap water, and seem to be running a bit alkaline...
Tank
pH 8.4
NH4 .50ppm
NO2 0 NO3 0
Tap
pH 8.4
NH4 .25ppm
NO2 0
NO3 0
These are using the AP master test kit.
Is the high pH a problem, or do I just need to focus on specific fish?
I figure the cycle is just beginning, and am going to attempt to get my hands on some seeded gravel to speed it up :crosses fingers:
Any advise is always welcome, but I'll take abuse if it'll help in the long run