At the moment I am only really watching the Ammonia (which is at .05 ppm according to the SeaChem alert hanger in the tank.
I have a few questions. I just upgraded to a 28 gallon tank (during a cycle) the other one I had just had to small of a foot print. I moved all the water, gravel, decorations, filter and 6 tetras. I added more decorations and some more gravel. Plus approximately 13 more gallons of water.
So for now I have read to not do water changes, to change 10-15% of the water every other day. To change only when the ammonia gets high and not to change because you won't establish bacteria. To use products to see bacteria. NOT to use products to seed bacteria. LOL
I am thinking that a lot of people just sort of get used to handling water issues a certain way and I am just seeing what works for everyone but for a beginner it is confusing.
My questions is when do I change the water? I wasn't going to because the ammonia was still low (I think) but I don't want to lose my tetras.
I am also planning on adding 2 more tetras, 4 corys and 8 black phantom tetras. I read after we cycle to add fish slowly. That is possible with the 2 more neons but when I go to add schooling fish do I just add them all and wait for the levels to stabilize before adding more?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Jana
I have a few questions. I just upgraded to a 28 gallon tank (during a cycle) the other one I had just had to small of a foot print. I moved all the water, gravel, decorations, filter and 6 tetras. I added more decorations and some more gravel. Plus approximately 13 more gallons of water.
So for now I have read to not do water changes, to change 10-15% of the water every other day. To change only when the ammonia gets high and not to change because you won't establish bacteria. To use products to see bacteria. NOT to use products to seed bacteria. LOL
I am thinking that a lot of people just sort of get used to handling water issues a certain way and I am just seeing what works for everyone but for a beginner it is confusing.
My questions is when do I change the water? I wasn't going to because the ammonia was still low (I think) but I don't want to lose my tetras.
I am also planning on adding 2 more tetras, 4 corys and 8 black phantom tetras. I read after we cycle to add fish slowly. That is possible with the 2 more neons but when I go to add schooling fish do I just add them all and wait for the levels to stabilize before adding more?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Jana