10 gallon advice

[Beengirl]

Originally Posted by zhuber

My dad who messes with my stuff and doesn't listen to me unified my filter for whatever reason so it's been off for I don't know how long should I be worried?

You're still cycling, so not a huge deal. Just turn it back on. I'm not quite sure what "unified" means in this case, though. I'm assuming an auto correction error.

[zhuber]

Originally Posted by Beengirl

You're still cycling, so not a huge deal. Just turn it back on. I'm not quite sure what "unified" means in this case, though. I'm assuming an auto correction error.

Was supposed to be unplugged haha

[zhuber]

Do starfish count as a fish load?

[Beengirl]

Originally Posted by zhuber

Do starfish count as a fish load?

No. The CUC doesn't count toward the bioload. Most are pretty small and don't contribute much to bioload anyways. And in addition, they help clean up some of the detritus.

[zhuber]

Originally Posted by Beengirl

No. The CUC doesn't count toward the bioload. Most are pretty small and don't contribute much to bioload anyways. And in addition, they help clean up some of the detritus.

Cool I really wanted one I still don't know what I want fish wise everyone does goby and clown I want to but wanna be more original

[zhuber]

Input on my aquascaping anyone?

[jmay33]

Originally Posted by zhuber

Input on my aquascaping anyone?

You should stack your rocks to make more caves. Anything living in there will love it!

Don't get an anemone if you want a starfish. They eat them! Also, make sure you get a starfish that won't eat your other fish.

[zhuber]

Originally Posted by jmay33

You should stack your rocks to make more caves. Anything living in there will love it!

Don't get an anemone if you want a starfish. They eat them! Also, make sure you get a starfish that won't eat your other fish.

Haha yeah we wouldn't want that or else I would of kept the mantis shrimp lol

[jmay33]

Originally Posted by zhuber

Haha yeah we wouldn't want that or else I would of kept the mantis shrimp lol

Lol!! I suppose you're right!

[Beengirl]

Originally Posted by jmay33

You should stack your rocks to make more caves. Anything living in there will love it!

Don't get an anemone if you want a starfish. They eat them! Also, make sure you get a starfish that won't eat your other fish.

Agree with the stacking of the rock to make caves and crevices. Fish feel safe if they have somewhere to dart to to hide. If they don't feel safe, they get stressed, and stressed fish=ich. When you're stacking rock, place it like it would land if it fell there, but make sure it's sturdy and won't actually fall!! Lol. Large pieces on bottom, smaller on top.

[zhuber]

Originally Posted by Beengirl

Agree with the stacking of the rock to make caves and crevices. Fish feel safe if they have somewhere to dart to to hide. If they don't feel safe, they get stressed, and stressed fish=ich. When you're stacking rock, place it like it would land if it fell there, but make sure it's sturdy and won't actually fall!! Lol. Large pieces on bottom, smaller on top.

The problem with that is my rocks are all kind of similar in size

[zhuber]

Am I about where I wanna be at?

[Beengirl]

Originally Posted by zhuber

Am I about where I wanna be at?

Yes!!!! Do a PWC and you're ready to add a fish!!!

[zhuber]

Ten percent how do I do one can is it like freshwater or can I take a gallon water from the top of the tank and put a gallon back in I'm so excited

[jmay33]

Originally Posted by zhuber

The problem with that is my rocks are all kind of similar in size

That's okay! You can still stack them. you'll just have much larger caves.

[Khij159753]

I'd do bigger than 10% and just syphin out as much as you plan to put in. Some people do 100% water changes after cycles.

[zhuber]

I did ten and I'm on my way to the store is that gonna be a problem?

[Khij159753]

As long as your nitrates are under 20 you can add a fish. I don't remember if your doing coral but usually less than 5 before you add coral.

[zhuber]

Originally Posted by Khij159753

As long as your nitrates are under 20 you can add a fish. I don't remember if your doing coral but usually less than 5 before you add coral.

Alright cool thanks corals a bit down the road

[CorallineAlgae]

Originally Posted by zhuber

Am I about where I wanna be at?

Yups. It would be the ideal time to add some more rock if you can spring for it.

Personally, I'd only get one fish for a 10 gallon. You will have a far easier time with the tank and you could always add a shrimp for diversity. I never kept more than one in my 10 and it was the best decision I made for it.