Mark_the_shark
Aquarium Advice Freak
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Thank you! I plan to add some java moss to the driftwood. I might try and find a smaller rock at the beach or something.Great start...may be some more height to hardscape. Or an additional smaller rock or piece wood. Look great though
Thank you! Would you reccomend adding the plants before I put the water in? Some of the plants I have are frail. I am thinking the ammonia I add to the water should benefit the plants when I start cycling the water.Love the set up of the wood you have! I would add the plants before you get the fish and cycle with them in, personal preference but I sometimes find that the plants mess with the ph of the tank!
Thank you! Would you reccomend adding the plants before I put the water in? Some of the plants I have are frail. I am thinking the ammonia I add to the water should benefit the plants when I start cycling the water.
Luckily I bought a test kit ahead of time. Would you reccomend adding all the plants before I add the water and ammonia? The plants that I have are quite frail.Buy a test kit and do a fishless cycle.
Base your plant selection on the lighting you plan to use.
Add plants ahead of time (as mentioned above).
Will do! Adding my plants today when I get home. I am so excited to start my cycle today. Its been a long time gathering everything.Cycle with the plants
It just seems that the longer I take to set it up, the more I spend on it haha. I will take your advice, thanks.Try have patience. Enjoy all of it.
I do have snorkel and fins haha.Get a boat it cheaper lol
Sounds good! Whats your favorite part about cycling?Sweet. It will clear up.
Haha I see. Whats your favorite plants? I put some java moss on my driftwood. Do you use natural sunlight?Im different. Im more into plants than fish. I cycle with flakes or shrimp. Never been more about fish than plants. I think I put guppies in at four months this time which was early. Old school ways were no fish in first 6 months so guess im just used to it. I dont check my params everyday its like watching your 401k...stress lol
Disclaimer....dont listen to me lol