Really just started a cycle using the additives, plants and a couple live guys.
Some of the plants are getting some brown spots, which I read is normal when changed into new water. Fish are fine.
Water is getting a bit smelly and I'm noticing some plant matter settling on the bottom. Wondering how soon during or after a cycle you can start minor water changes, like 10%?
Problem is I think the bac bloom is still in progress. How do you really know when its done.
I'm measuring the levels again but so far the first two measurements seemed fine from the kit directions.
We're leaving for a week so I jus want to make sure alls safe for a week I won't be here to monitor it.
Thanks
Also we got mystery snails for the cycle and we thought one came with babies but they are really small and digging into the gravel. Their shells are also not round like the mystery ones but more cone shaped. Could these be pond snails??
Should I get an assassin snail now or wait?
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Some of the plants are getting some brown spots, which I read is normal when changed into new water. Fish are fine.
Water is getting a bit smelly and I'm noticing some plant matter settling on the bottom. Wondering how soon during or after a cycle you can start minor water changes, like 10%?
Problem is I think the bac bloom is still in progress. How do you really know when its done.
I'm measuring the levels again but so far the first two measurements seemed fine from the kit directions.
We're leaving for a week so I jus want to make sure alls safe for a week I won't be here to monitor it.
Thanks
Also we got mystery snails for the cycle and we thought one came with babies but they are really small and digging into the gravel. Their shells are also not round like the mystery ones but more cone shaped. Could these be pond snails??
Should I get an assassin snail now or wait?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Aquarium Advice mobile app