iftimiecatalin
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
- Joined
- Mar 24, 2017
- Messages
- 13
Hello guys
[This is the tank](https://www.therange.co.uk/aquatics/fish-tanks-and-bowls/fish-r-fun-goldfish-starter-kit#481837)
I want to make a coldwater tank, with 1-2 small fish like Swordtail fish.
Without knowing too much I bought some liquids:
- [Ammonia & Nitrite Remover for All Aquariums Bacterlife 500ml Activates Filters](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B011RDI7CQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Tetra Crystal Water Clarifier](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005P7ESII/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [King British Test Strips 6 in 1 for Aquariums and Ponds](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003DHEWQA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Tetra Safe Start Water Conditioner](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000S5L59W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Semlos 0.01 Resolution Digital PH Meter](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01C5OOF6I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Tetra AquaSafe 500ml Water Conditioner](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000LXUWN6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Interpet Bioactive Tapsafe, Aquarium Water Dechlorinator](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Interpet-B...?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1490289637&sr=1-6)
What I did is fill the tank with water, added some ornaments and added the appropriate parts per liter of several of these liquids( Safe Start, Aquasafe, and Interpet)
I have no fish in the tank, at the moment, and I don't think I will at the time because I found out I need to cycle the tank so that it creates that bacteria in the filter.
I did not put any food or ammonia to boost or start the cycle. The filter is running and I also have a bubble machine.
Now to the questions.
Did I put too many liquids in there that I might need to change the water?
Do I need to add food and/or ammonia to start it( it has been 24h since I filled the tank and treatment)?
Are the strips sufficient for my measuring needs?
How often do I need to measure the changes in the tank?
I have read that you need to add ammonia(to a level of 3ppm m) every time the bacteria brings it to 0, until it does that at a 24h cycle, is it correct?
[Here](Tests - Album on Imgur) this is what readings I am getting. What bothers me is the imbalance in PH and water hardness. But from what I have read PH is not to off scale. And hardness it's not overblown and some fish will be alright.
I will follow up with questions if I have later.
Thank you for taking the time to read and respond!
[This is the tank](https://www.therange.co.uk/aquatics/fish-tanks-and-bowls/fish-r-fun-goldfish-starter-kit#481837)
I want to make a coldwater tank, with 1-2 small fish like Swordtail fish.
Without knowing too much I bought some liquids:
- [Ammonia & Nitrite Remover for All Aquariums Bacterlife 500ml Activates Filters](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B011RDI7CQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Tetra Crystal Water Clarifier](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005P7ESII/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [King British Test Strips 6 in 1 for Aquariums and Ponds](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003DHEWQA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Tetra Safe Start Water Conditioner](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000S5L59W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Semlos 0.01 Resolution Digital PH Meter](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01C5OOF6I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Tetra AquaSafe 500ml Water Conditioner](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000LXUWN6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Interpet Bioactive Tapsafe, Aquarium Water Dechlorinator](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Interpet-B...?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1490289637&sr=1-6)
What I did is fill the tank with water, added some ornaments and added the appropriate parts per liter of several of these liquids( Safe Start, Aquasafe, and Interpet)
I have no fish in the tank, at the moment, and I don't think I will at the time because I found out I need to cycle the tank so that it creates that bacteria in the filter.
I did not put any food or ammonia to boost or start the cycle. The filter is running and I also have a bubble machine.
Now to the questions.
Did I put too many liquids in there that I might need to change the water?
Do I need to add food and/or ammonia to start it( it has been 24h since I filled the tank and treatment)?
Are the strips sufficient for my measuring needs?
How often do I need to measure the changes in the tank?
I have read that you need to add ammonia(to a level of 3ppm m) every time the bacteria brings it to 0, until it does that at a 24h cycle, is it correct?
[Here](Tests - Album on Imgur) this is what readings I am getting. What bothers me is the imbalance in PH and water hardness. But from what I have read PH is not to off scale. And hardness it's not overblown and some fish will be alright.
I will follow up with questions if I have later.
Thank you for taking the time to read and respond!