PattyCakes81
Aquarium Advice Freak
Yes, finally starting my 20gal high low light planted tank!!!
Materials:
Aquaclear 50 filter
Prime Water Conditioner
DrTimAquatics Ammonium Chloride-For cycling
API Freshwater Master Test Kit
Exo Terra Compact Top terranium Canopy
75W Eheim Jager Heater
CaribSea Instant Aquarium Substrate (Peace River)
Plants: Java Fern, Java Moss,Wisteria, Vals,Crypt Wendtii Brown,Anubuas Nana,Dwarf Sag
Stocking: 1-German Blue or Gold Ram,10-Cardinal Tetras,6-Panda Corydoras,1-Zebra Nerite Snail,10-Red Cherry Shrimp
Picture of tank not filled:
January 16, 2013: Finished setting up. But looks like I made some tea in the tank. Full Tank Shot:
Started my fishless cycle! I dosed according to package directions in order to achieve 4ppm.Did not get 4ppm got 2ppm:
On January 17, 2013: Got the results I wanted 4ppm:
Ammonia 4ppm
NitrIte 0ppm
NitrAte 0ppm
pH 6.8
Materials:
Aquaclear 50 filter
Prime Water Conditioner
DrTimAquatics Ammonium Chloride-For cycling
API Freshwater Master Test Kit
Exo Terra Compact Top terranium Canopy
75W Eheim Jager Heater
CaribSea Instant Aquarium Substrate (Peace River)
Plants: Java Fern, Java Moss,Wisteria, Vals,Crypt Wendtii Brown,Anubuas Nana,Dwarf Sag
Stocking: 1-German Blue or Gold Ram,10-Cardinal Tetras,6-Panda Corydoras,1-Zebra Nerite Snail,10-Red Cherry Shrimp
Picture of tank not filled:
January 16, 2013: Finished setting up. But looks like I made some tea in the tank. Full Tank Shot:
Started my fishless cycle! I dosed according to package directions in order to achieve 4ppm.Did not get 4ppm got 2ppm:
On January 17, 2013: Got the results I wanted 4ppm:
Ammonia 4ppm
NitrIte 0ppm
NitrAte 0ppm
pH 6.8