New tank & cycling parameters

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
It would be slightly tough on the system when you swap the gravel. What plants are you planning to add? Might not be a good idea with goldfish. I actually prefer bare bottom tank for goldfish. I did have plants in my betta tank, plants help by consuming some ammonia, nitrite and nitrates.

About mate being happy or not, no one can hate my boy.

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You guys are a hoot! Yeah that boy is quite handsome! Snippy aimed at me, never at the fish. Lol
I'd be adding just enough black sand to hold down plant; not pulling up old substrate. I've got 3-5 Ludwig arculata (?) plants. Bare bottom would've been okay, but this was originally set up with gravel. Goldfish seem to like it.
Just want a small amount of sand & a couple of small coral pieces. ( I know I'm obsessed now. I saw a 10 G kit for $32 @ Wal-Mart & thought it would be good for small fish hospital/quarantine tank & bought it.) Hmm maybe that's SO's problem: I've spent money!
Would my rings from first tank be good to start it & 20 long? (I've got so much to do.) Is bare bottom okay for h/a tank?
Well, off for now to do Wal-Mart grocery delivery. Hope you're all well.
Love & respect from me & the Fishy Five
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Good morning all! I think I'm in cycle! NH3/NH4 is slowly declining (less than 1.0ppm) but.. NO3 is still too high (still 30-40ppm)between water changes. PH is still a bit low (6.5-6.7) so I put in a 5" piece of coral. (if it remains low should I get more coral?) nitrite is 0
I think ammonia/nitrate may be due to goldfish (who are fabulous by the way; I took some pics. They've @ least tripled in size.) trying 30% PWC each time; have done every other day, but not scouring gravel.
Also had my "brown algae" bloom & cleaned decor stuff. Now I have a goldfish question: I think the little guy/gal in my pics is a comet, but is completely different color from my others. It came to me this color: I've called it platinum. Is it gold? Can y'all help; just want to know. (I know tank's cloudy & needs PWC!)
Hope all you & yours are doing well. Found out a family friend & wife have COVID 19; keep the prayers coming. Love & respect from Bama & the Fishy Five
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Haven't seen any posts; hope everyone is doing well. I think my beast goldfish above is just a beautiful shiny gold.
Happy Easter to everyone here as well & God bless you all. All love & respect from Bama, me, my family, & the Fishy Five.
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Is everyone well? Fishy Five are getting huge. Someone check in; my hound dog threw her back is why I've been gone. What about you guys?
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Hi everyone!
Poll: If bad overhead light, do y'all use led hood light while doing PWC & gravel clean?
Let me know Y or N IYHO.
 
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