BassSoLow
Aquarium Advice Activist
Okay, so I started my new 36 gallon tank on Sunday. It is equips with an Emperor 400 filter and heater. Decorations are set up, but I chose not to have live plants at this time (maybe I should?). Gravel is white and was thoroughly strained/cleaned before I put it in as were the fake plans and decorations.
I set up the tank, treated the new water with prime to clear the chlorine and stuff, then added the bacteria supplement. I then let the tank run for 24 hours. Then added 4 blue fin danios last night.
The water looks a little cloudy now.
What are my next steps to a successful cycle?
I have read to give it 2-3 days, then so a water test. If the ammonia is .25 ppm then I know it's time for a water change.
Just want to make sure this is correct and to see how much water I should change.
Thanks for the help in advance!
I set up the tank, treated the new water with prime to clear the chlorine and stuff, then added the bacteria supplement. I then let the tank run for 24 hours. Then added 4 blue fin danios last night.
The water looks a little cloudy now.
What are my next steps to a successful cycle?
I have read to give it 2-3 days, then so a water test. If the ammonia is .25 ppm then I know it's time for a water change.
Just want to make sure this is correct and to see how much water I should change.
Thanks for the help in advance!