Snowfire
Aquarium Advice Activist
Hi everyone,
I'm new to this site but have had a good look around and am making plans for my new tank.
I have had a 110L (30g) tank running for about 2 years with the original PF3 filter and after initial teething problems (difficult fish in cycle) it had been going fine. around 6 weeks ago I lost a couple of fish (no obvious disease) so had my water checked at LFS which showed ammonia. My once cute little fish (2 angels and 2 SAE) have grown quite big and are causing problems by bullying my smaller placid species and I think the tank is overstocked. I decided to add a new external filter (aqua one Aquis 750) to run with the pf3 and water levels have settled down fine since then.
I have now decided to get a second larger tank 330L (90G) which should be delivered next week with the idea being I can move out the bigger fish and add some more larger species with maybe some large tetras to schoal.
Before I get too excited about new fish I want to make sure I can cycle the tank properly so that I don't lose anyone!
I have a rough plan:
1) Set up tank using some of the sand substrate from my 110L plus 2 large amazon sword plants which are currently overtaking the small tank will also use some new gravel and add other new plants.
2) fill with water and add declorinator (API Stress coat, I've seen Prime mentioned but don't know of anywher that sells this), switch the heater on and start the filter running. Leave overnight to warm up and settle.
3) Next morning rinse out filter medium to remove dirt/sedement and reassemble. The tank has a trickle filter built into the hood and a 900L/h power head. Into this I will add the dirty sponge from my pf3 as I'm planning to stop using this now that I have the new external filter. start the filter running.
4) I'm not sure where I can get pure ammonia (in UK), so intend to use some prawns (not sure how many) sewn into an old stocking as my ammonia source.
5) Leave this running for a few days then check levels until it all settles down to ammonia-0 Nitrite-0 and Nitrate is present.
Does this sound like a reasonable plan? I would love to hear any other ideas!
Also could anyone recommend good tank mates for angels? I have soft water (4dgh) and pH in 110L is usually around 6.6/6.8. I expect this tank to be roughly the same. I would eventually like discus, would this work?
I'm new to this site but have had a good look around and am making plans for my new tank.
I have had a 110L (30g) tank running for about 2 years with the original PF3 filter and after initial teething problems (difficult fish in cycle) it had been going fine. around 6 weeks ago I lost a couple of fish (no obvious disease) so had my water checked at LFS which showed ammonia. My once cute little fish (2 angels and 2 SAE) have grown quite big and are causing problems by bullying my smaller placid species and I think the tank is overstocked. I decided to add a new external filter (aqua one Aquis 750) to run with the pf3 and water levels have settled down fine since then.
I have now decided to get a second larger tank 330L (90G) which should be delivered next week with the idea being I can move out the bigger fish and add some more larger species with maybe some large tetras to schoal.
Before I get too excited about new fish I want to make sure I can cycle the tank properly so that I don't lose anyone!
I have a rough plan:
1) Set up tank using some of the sand substrate from my 110L plus 2 large amazon sword plants which are currently overtaking the small tank will also use some new gravel and add other new plants.
2) fill with water and add declorinator (API Stress coat, I've seen Prime mentioned but don't know of anywher that sells this), switch the heater on and start the filter running. Leave overnight to warm up and settle.
3) Next morning rinse out filter medium to remove dirt/sedement and reassemble. The tank has a trickle filter built into the hood and a 900L/h power head. Into this I will add the dirty sponge from my pf3 as I'm planning to stop using this now that I have the new external filter. start the filter running.
4) I'm not sure where I can get pure ammonia (in UK), so intend to use some prawns (not sure how many) sewn into an old stocking as my ammonia source.
5) Leave this running for a few days then check levels until it all settles down to ammonia-0 Nitrite-0 and Nitrate is present.
Does this sound like a reasonable plan? I would love to hear any other ideas!
Also could anyone recommend good tank mates for angels? I have soft water (4dgh) and pH in 110L is usually around 6.6/6.8. I expect this tank to be roughly the same. I would eventually like discus, would this work?