DIY aquarium background(in progress)

[davecaris]

that is awesome, I am now motivated to try it my self!

 

[davescube]

the result of pH:
*the third day*

(left picture) tap water = 6.0
(right picture) water in aquarium = around 7.6
not sure if this is accurate, my pH can read from 6.0 to 7.6 only..

 

[davescube]

What has happened to my tank?
I would be glad if someone could actually help me solve this problem

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148162

 

[Oreo]

I posted in your other thread. I suspect it's phosphates precipitating out of the water. Read my post.

 

[davescube]

update...
*those fishes are just a temporary one*
still thinking what fish to get

 

[mike dunagan]

looking better how did you clear it up?

 

[davescube]

I didnt really clear it up..
I just leave them alone and I change water in 2 days interval...

 

[davescube]

Some people use salt water to speed up the process of getting stable pH..
Can I do the same too?

 

[davescube]

well, after a long consideration,
I have decided to keep african in there...

Here is the update..
Taken this picture last night...

I know my substrate doesnt blend well to the background, but
this is probably the most decent one I could find in town..

I have a question here...
Since the substrate is a new one, do I need to cycle again?
And I have one used filter here.. should I put in there yet?

 

[mike dunagan]

used or still being used? Bacteria will die if out of water and no food for a time...