David14259
Aquarium Advice Freak
Hi guys, setting up a new 12 Gallon Eclipse tank.
1/23/2007 - Initial setup, 12 gallons of tap water, water dechlorinater that
came with the tank, gravel, and heater. Temp = 80.4*.
1/25/2007 - First water test: NH3 = 1.0, KH=6, NO2=0, pH=7.8.
- Added sponge for seed bacteria from LFS.
- Added several plants to the tank: Anacharis, Wisteria, Water
Sprite, Micro Sword, and Anubias barteri.
1/27/2007 - 2nd Water Test: NH3 = 1.0, KH=6, NO2 = Trace Amounts, pH=7.8.
So thats where I am now. How are things looking? Any suggestions on anything I should add/do. Any estimates on when I'll be ready for fish? (And what exactly are my numbers supposed to be at when the cycle is done?)
Thanks,
David
1/23/2007 - Initial setup, 12 gallons of tap water, water dechlorinater that
came with the tank, gravel, and heater. Temp = 80.4*.
1/25/2007 - First water test: NH3 = 1.0, KH=6, NO2=0, pH=7.8.
- Added sponge for seed bacteria from LFS.
- Added several plants to the tank: Anacharis, Wisteria, Water
Sprite, Micro Sword, and Anubias barteri.
1/27/2007 - 2nd Water Test: NH3 = 1.0, KH=6, NO2 = Trace Amounts, pH=7.8.
So thats where I am now. How are things looking? Any suggestions on anything I should add/do. Any estimates on when I'll be ready for fish? (And what exactly are my numbers supposed to be at when the cycle is done?)
Thanks,
David