Exar
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hi there,
I recently purchased a 60Ltr Biorb, set it up as per instructions. During the first day when I had no fish in it I read everything I could on setting up an aquarium so I guess I am at educated newbie status
My first fish were 3 Zebra Danios as from what I had read they were hardy and good for new tanks during cycling.
The tank has been running now for 2 weeks with the fish. I've been feeding the fish Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets each morning (a small amount).
My water readings are:-
Ammonia : 0.25
Nitrite : 2
Nitrate : 30
PH : 7.2
Temp : 26 degrees
Sometimes I have noticed the fish losing their stripes. Is this normal, should I be worried? It doesnt seem to last long around 5-10 minutes.
When would you recommend adding another fish? Should I wait until the nitrite level peaks and falls to 0?
I've been looking at the fish available and thinking of final stocking levels, here is what I have come up with :-
6 Zebra Danois
1 Samurai Fighting Fish
1 Red Tailed Black Shark
2-3 Guppies
Can you see any problem with this final stock level/compatability?
Having fun so far.
Exar
I recently purchased a 60Ltr Biorb, set it up as per instructions. During the first day when I had no fish in it I read everything I could on setting up an aquarium so I guess I am at educated newbie status
My first fish were 3 Zebra Danios as from what I had read they were hardy and good for new tanks during cycling.
The tank has been running now for 2 weeks with the fish. I've been feeding the fish Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets each morning (a small amount).
My water readings are:-
Ammonia : 0.25
Nitrite : 2
Nitrate : 30
PH : 7.2
Temp : 26 degrees
Sometimes I have noticed the fish losing their stripes. Is this normal, should I be worried? It doesnt seem to last long around 5-10 minutes.
When would you recommend adding another fish? Should I wait until the nitrite level peaks and falls to 0?
I've been looking at the fish available and thinking of final stocking levels, here is what I have come up with :-
6 Zebra Danois
1 Samurai Fighting Fish
1 Red Tailed Black Shark
2-3 Guppies
Can you see any problem with this final stock level/compatability?
Having fun so far.
Exar