Zach's 46g Bowfront Journal

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Any of those should work just remember that you need at least six. Also make sure that you keep your leaf fish well fed so he doesn't even think of eating the smaller fish.

Ok what is the max of them? Could I have 2 schools of 2 different types? Could I put in like 40 ghost shrimp to start and add more as they are eaten?Is it fine to buy the Bushfish,angels,and Botia from petsmart?

 

[calfishguy]

Ok what is the max of them? Could I have 2 schools of 2 different types? Could I put in like 40 ghost shrimp to start and add more as they are eaten?Is it fine to buy the Bushfish,angels,and Botia from petsmart?

I would go with one school of 8. A larger school is nicer than two small schools. The ghost shrimp will dissapear very fast. It should be okay however I recommend that you quarantine them for 3-4 weeks before adding them. You could use your ten gallon for that.

How are you cycling tour tank.

 

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I would go with one school of 8. A larger school is nicer than two small schools. The ghost shrimp will dissapear very fast. It should be okay however I recommend that you quarantine them for 3-4 weeks before adding them. You could use your ten gallon for that.

How are you cycling tour tank.

Ummm cycling it... I don't really know the terms to use...

 

[calfishguy]

Ummm cycling it... I don't really know the terms to use...

Are you adding media from a old tank, fishless cycling, fish in cycle???

 

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Are you adding media from a old tank, fishless cycling, fish in cycle???

No media and hardy fish in after a week
(Swordtail and zebra danio)

 

[calfishguy]

No media and hardy fish in after a week
(Swordtail and zebra danio)

So you're doing a fish in cycle I suggest you google how. It's pretty demanding IMO. Also you decided to add swordtails and danios.

 

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So you're doing a fish in cycle I suggest you google how. It's pretty demanding IMO. Also you decided to add swordtails and danios.

They won't be in the stock when the tank is done

 

[calfishguy]

They won't be in the stock when the tank is done

Have you considered a fishless cycle.

 

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Have you considered a fishless cycle.

Explain... I might

 

[calfishguy]

Explain... I might

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...guide-and-faq-to-fishless-cycling-148283.html

 

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http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f15/the-almost-complete-guide-and-faq-to-fishless-cycling-148283.html

Oh ok thank you.. And I don't think I can I get my stubbornness from my dad and he won't let me do it a different way then he already knows

 

[calfishguy]

Oh ok thank you.. And I don't think I can I get my stubbornness from my dad and he won't let me do it a different way then he already knows

What's the way he already knows. If its fish in cycling it usually requires large water changes day after day for 4-8 weeks. That's a lot of work. The fishless way allows you to stock quicker its less cruel and is close to effortless IMO.

 

[bacon]

Hey! This is so cool, because you have a tank identical to mine. A couple bits of advice I can give you. First, be patient. Take your time with everything and don't rush. Second, always remember, what works for one person won't necessarily work for you. Don't be afraid to try something just because it didn't work for someone else. Welcome to Tue awesome world of aquatic Addiction, and have fun! I'll post a pic of my modest tank.

 

[bacon]

It isn't letting me! Ill try later.

 

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It isn't letting me! Ill try later.

Looks cool!
How much did you pay for it

 

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What's the way he already knows. If its fish in cycling it usually requires large water changes day after day for 4-8 weeks. That's a lot of work. The fishless way allows you to stock quicker its less cruel and is close to effortless IMO.

Like put the (declorhernated) water in,wait 3 days put a fish in,wait a week put another fish in,wait 2 weeks put another fish in,wait a week and if there all alive he says its cycled...(I know this is bad but he won't let me pay for a test kit and I just started getting him to let me get my water tested at pet stores so now I go by that)

 

[bacon]

Got the tank, top and stand in lieu of payment for a job. About $40 worth. Not bad, huh?

 

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Got the tank, top and stand in lieu of payment for a job. About $40 worth. Not bad, huh?

Not bad at all!

 

[bacon]

I actually cycle my first tank just like that with danios. Worked out fine. Ammonia never even spiked.

 

[bacon]