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Crittercaller
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In the thread it says 4ppm what does this mean? Some of the lingo still gets me
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boadams87
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On ur API freshwater test kit, that's how much to start growing the bacteria. You do have one don't u?
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Crittercaller
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Yeah I have one, the last time I set up my planted tank I just ran the filters minus charcoal and it cycles I didn't add any amonia at all but I did have Eco complete as substrate it was wet substrate with bacteria supposedly already in it
boadams87
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Ok. So when u do the ammonia test add it until the color for 4 ppm match but they should be a calculator that'll help you determine how many tsp to add to get it.
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Crittercaller
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Okay I am planning on setting it up at the end of this month, I will calling aquariumplants.com to discuss their substrate if I like what I hear I will purchase some if not I will go with eco
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Crittercaller
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How many discus should I add first or should I add something else first? I am trying to figure out good tank mates for them. I know I am going to definately add blue rams, are there any smaller shoaling fish I could add?
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Crittercaller
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Thanks for the calculator
boadams87
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Crittercaller said:
Id wait until I knew my tank was very cycled b4 adding them, have heard they're very sensitive. As far as how many Idk, sorry. Its only a 75 so id say no more than 2 but Idk
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Crittercaller
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I plan on cycling first the breeder here told me 6 max but someone on here said they do water changes every three days but when I had my planted tank I did a water change once a week only 30% what do you recommend?
boadams87
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Crittercaller said:
Id say let my nitrates guide that but I've never had discus, so Idk how sensitive they are. Id at least do 50-75% weekly.
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Crittercaller
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That's what I figured I will post pictures as I go. I figured I could pick the guys at the breeder about the discus. I have to travel over an hour to get the fish
boadams87
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Crittercaller said:
Yea I would think they would know more.
boadams87
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Crittercaller said:
But u can go back and look at other threads about discus and see what u can find out!!
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Crittercaller
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I still appreciate your advice I copied that thread about cycling and printed it. I can't wait until I get it set up. How deep should I have the substrate for plants? Last time I had it about two inches deep
boadams87
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Crittercaller said:
At least that or maybe 3. Oh ur welcome. That's why we join this site, to spread our own experience and get help from more knowledgeable peeps.
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Crittercaller
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I will post more later after I get all that I need thanks again
boadams87
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Crittercaller said:
Your very welcome
