NASCAR_Dave
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Well, after my usual analysis paralysis I finally got the stand [mostly] done and used the old light "canopy" I bought from the guy who sold me the tank. I filled it with 135 lbs. of CaribSea crushed coral, several Holey Rocks, five bunches of anacris (sp?), and three fake plants for variety. I have two Rena Cal 200W heaters in the tank, and two Emperor 400's. I have pictures in the gallery, but be aware that the doors aren't finished yet for the stand (along with the final trim) and I haven't started building my own canopy yet.
So my question - now that I have added 8 Zebra Danios and 5 Tiger Barbs to start the cycle, what readings are typical (if there is such a thing) for ammonia/nitrites/nitrates? Maybe a better question is what levels become dangerous or alarming?
Ultimately I plan to have peacock cichlids, so anything I can do to prepare for that day would be a great thing! Thanks to all!
So my question - now that I have added 8 Zebra Danios and 5 Tiger Barbs to start the cycle, what readings are typical (if there is such a thing) for ammonia/nitrites/nitrates? Maybe a better question is what levels become dangerous or alarming?
Ultimately I plan to have peacock cichlids, so anything I can do to prepare for that day would be a great thing! Thanks to all!