tirtza
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~~FISH~~
Right now I'm just starting the 2nd week of cycling, and I'm starting to plan ahead. What fish would be appropriate for my aquarium? I already have 2 yellow tail Damsels. I'd also like to add two Clown Fish in 3 weeks. Would this max out my bio load? Do snails, small shrimp, or crabs contribute to the bio load? If they can be added, when should they be added? What makes a good 'cleaning crew'?
My Aquarium Basics:
Tank size - 29 gal Oceanic biocube (with an additional carbon filter pad covering the overflow tray above the bioballs in the 2nd chamber)
Type - 2 Damsel Fish with live rock
Status - Still cycling and I'm waiting for my live rock or live sand to start growing something (hopefully purple?) or spread something to my base rock.
Water parameters- pH = 8, Ammonia = 0, Nitrite = 0, Nitrate = 0
Salinity - 1.025
Temperature - 79
~~CLEANING~~
How often during the cycling process should I clean the aquarium? Once a week, every other week, once a month??
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Should I just clean the stock filter, and sponge once a week or wait until it's done cycling? As far as water changes are concerned...How often and how many gallons (during the cycling process)?
After the cycling process is complete: what would your maintenance recommendations be?
Thanks for all of your help!! ~* Tirtza
Right now I'm just starting the 2nd week of cycling, and I'm starting to plan ahead. What fish would be appropriate for my aquarium? I already have 2 yellow tail Damsels. I'd also like to add two Clown Fish in 3 weeks. Would this max out my bio load? Do snails, small shrimp, or crabs contribute to the bio load? If they can be added, when should they be added? What makes a good 'cleaning crew'?
My Aquarium Basics:
Tank size - 29 gal Oceanic biocube (with an additional carbon filter pad covering the overflow tray above the bioballs in the 2nd chamber)
Type - 2 Damsel Fish with live rock
Status - Still cycling and I'm waiting for my live rock or live sand to start growing something (hopefully purple?) or spread something to my base rock.
Water parameters- pH = 8, Ammonia = 0, Nitrite = 0, Nitrate = 0
Salinity - 1.025
Temperature - 79
~~CLEANING~~
How often during the cycling process should I clean the aquarium? Once a week, every other week, once a month??
px; ">
Should I just clean the stock filter, and sponge once a week or wait until it's done cycling? As far as water changes are concerned...How often and how many gallons (during the cycling process)?
After the cycling process is complete: what would your maintenance recommendations be?
Thanks for all of your help!! ~* Tirtza
