My first tank (29G) finally cycled despite an array of problems and all 11 fishes lived! now I have identified a diatomic bloom. It's a pretty good one as I refused to deal with 'whatever it was' until all levels had been holding steady for a little while. Did a pretty good cleaning today.
The guy at LFS wouldn't sell me any of his ottos as he said they weren't doing well. I came home with 3 tiger snails. Am having a hard time finding info on them, as I assume they're not the 'giant' variety. Any help???
Also, sorry, but I have to use RO water as my tap contains very high ammonia and ph. So I've been adding Kent liquid RO rite. (thank you librarygirl!) Problem: I don't know what my tds readings should be.
29G planted, 6 leopard danios, 5 cardinal tetras, 3 tiger snails.. community still under construction.
Nitrite, ammonia at 0. Ph 6. (under 7... just did a change with RO at 6.6) Nitrates 5.0, tds 80...
Any help would be much appreciated.
The guy at LFS wouldn't sell me any of his ottos as he said they weren't doing well. I came home with 3 tiger snails. Am having a hard time finding info on them, as I assume they're not the 'giant' variety. Any help???
Also, sorry, but I have to use RO water as my tap contains very high ammonia and ph. So I've been adding Kent liquid RO rite. (thank you librarygirl!) Problem: I don't know what my tds readings should be.
29G planted, 6 leopard danios, 5 cardinal tetras, 3 tiger snails.. community still under construction.
Nitrite, ammonia at 0. Ph 6. (under 7... just did a change with RO at 6.6) Nitrates 5.0, tds 80...
Any help would be much appreciated.
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