crypt keeper
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I did one 3 days ago. It was fine before the change. Now its off the chart. I will do one again. How long should I wait till I test it again. These small tanks are harder than big tanks.
My 12g Nano Cube
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crypt keeper
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water change complete. When to retest?
crypt keeper
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anyway pic of my second favorite fish from the bigger tank.
crypt keeper
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Tank is a alot clearer now. I will retest tonight
crypt keeper
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through the roof still. I dont understand. I have lots of grass looking stuff that came with the rock dying on me. Could that be the reason?
anybody want a nano tank?
anybody want a nano tank?
crypt keeper
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Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/2798746
wow man thats pretty weird. what water do you use to do a water change? and how long has it been since you did it again?
I did a water change two days ago. waited 24 hours re tested it. Still crazy. I use Tap water and condition it. Its in my bigger tank. My bigger tank has been up and running for almost a year and no issues. Everytime I do water change its fine in 24 hours.
The tank has cleared up a lot. It actually looks really good. Im just going to wait a about 4 days then check it then do another change. Trites and trates are 0 still.
http:///forum/post/2798746
wow man thats pretty weird. what water do you use to do a water change? and how long has it been since you did it again?
I did a water change two days ago. waited 24 hours re tested it. Still crazy. I use Tap water and condition it. Its in my bigger tank. My bigger tank has been up and running for almost a year and no issues. Everytime I do water change its fine in 24 hours.
The tank has cleared up a lot. It actually looks really good. Im just going to wait a about 4 days then check it then do another change. Trites and trates are 0 still.
happitylogan
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you shouldn't use tap water... thats the reason your having these spikes. it could lead to an algae problem bc the algae will thrive off the nitrate and nitrite in your water too. its an all around bad idea.
nwdyr
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+1 DO NOT USE TAP WATER!! and don't due a water change during a cycle. just let it run its course for awhile , don't add anything to the tank. I have NEVER put anything dead in a tank ( not on purpose) and I don't "buffer" anything. My secret is I do weekly water changes ( after tank is well cycled) 10% if you use good salt everything should be fine. Dose , treat , buffer...blah blah blah. If you artificially raise one thing you lower another , I have had GREAT success just leaving it alone
JMO
BTW , tank looks great , dont worry mon it will be fine
BTW , tank looks great , dont worry mon it will be fine
crypt keeper
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Originally Posted by happityLogan
http:///forum/post/2799118
you shouldn't use tap water... thats the reason your having these spikes. it could lead to an algae problem bc the algae will thrive off the nitrate and nitrite in your water too. its an all around bad idea.
My trites and trates are at 0. They have been since day 1. My other tank has been up for a almost a year. I have used Tap water wth zero issues. That tank had fish in it in a week. My ammonia levels were fine within that week.
http:///forum/post/2799118
you shouldn't use tap water... thats the reason your having these spikes. it could lead to an algae problem bc the algae will thrive off the nitrate and nitrite in your water too. its an all around bad idea.
My trites and trates are at 0. They have been since day 1. My other tank has been up for a almost a year. I have used Tap water wth zero issues. That tank had fish in it in a week. My ammonia levels were fine within that week.
crypt keeper
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Party up in this house!
Ammonia has dropped a lot. Water is crystal clear! Its happening!
About damn time too. I was getting annoyed.
Ammonia has dropped a lot. Water is crystal clear! Its happening!
About damn time too. I was getting annoyed.
crypt keeper
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How long till I add some shrimp to help cycle tank with?
rebelprettyboy
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dONT ADD ANY SHRIMP. ur already cyclying. sorry for the caps
rebelprettyboy
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Man the tank looks good today! Lights are pretty sweet and toadstool looks good already!!
crypt keeper
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re test tomorrow then if all is good buy a cuc crew. any advice? i want a cleaner shrimp. I alos Plan on a yasha goby with a tiger pistol shrimp
mckevinfang
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Originally Posted by crypt keeper
http:///forum/post/2802503
re test tomorrow then if all is good buy a cuc crew. any advice? i want a cleaner shrimp. I alos Plan on a yasha goby with a tiger pistol shrimp
IMO i would do:
CUC
5+ BLH
5+ turbos
5+ nassarius
Stock list
Purple firefish
Orange Stripe Goby
yasha goby
tiger pistol shrimp
its up to you though good luck
http:///forum/post/2802503
re test tomorrow then if all is good buy a cuc crew. any advice? i want a cleaner shrimp. I alos Plan on a yasha goby with a tiger pistol shrimp
IMO i would do:
CUC
5+ BLH
5+ turbos
5+ nassarius
Stock list
Purple firefish
Orange Stripe Goby
yasha goby
tiger pistol shrimp
its up to you though good luck
crypt keeper
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I was thinking two clowns. Im not doing a lot of corals. Maybe 3 or 4 at most. I just want something nice neat tidy and cool looking.
My girlfriend loves the clown fish. I like them as well.
My ammonia dropped even more.
My girlfriend loves the clown fish. I like them as well.
My ammonia dropped even more.
crypt keeper
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well after a few more days the tank settled down great. I got some Corals. I also bought CUC. Some snails 2 peppermint shrimp 6 hermits.
I then waited till they settled in. I tested water again. Did a change with saltwater I got from the store. Picked up a Yasha Goby. I love that fish. Just a baby now. I will get picks of corals up and fish late
I then waited till they settled in. I tested water again. Did a change with saltwater I got from the store. Picked up a Yasha Goby. I love that fish. Just a baby now. I will get picks of corals up and fish late