Would These Fish Work in My 55 Gallon Show Tank?
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Just tested the ph of water. seems like 7.6. Took a high range pH test too, and it came back clear: don’t know what that means.
Ammonia test came black Clear. LITTERALLY no ammonia in the water. Nitrate No2 test turned out blue, so 0ppm. Nitrate No3 test came back at 0ppm. Dunno if I was supposed to test them all, but y’all are probably like ? u didn’t! Please help me through this, since I have no clue what I am doing
flyingb
, I was wondering if you could answer some of my questions. I am a tween, and am new to fish keeping. I am currently cycling a 55 gallon tank. I plan on putting Dojo Loaches, some livebearers, and corydoras. I just wanted to ask you if you have tips for cycling my tank. This is kinda random, but just wanted to say welcome aboard. I joined a few weeks ago, and have been on here non-stop! This truly is a great website.
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The Masked Shadow
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, you are going to have to check with Petsmart about buying an intake strainer for your HOB as they are the ones who sell that brand filter. You might have to take the intake tube with you or if the intake tube has sections, just take the lower piece with you. Are you sure you don't have that piece already in your box of parts?Also, did your sponge filter come with a clear tube that fits in the top piece above the sponge? Usually they do.
As far as your test results, the pH looks just fine so continue to use the low range pH test. It is also good that you tested ammonia, nitrite and nitrate since the tank is newly set up. Your tank is NOT ready for fish yet though, cycling a tank can take awhile depending on the method used. I'll see if I can find a link to an easy explanation for you to follow.
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deeda
, I will look for the Intake strainer. My sponge filter didn’t come with a tube, and is hooked to my Aquarium Air pump Whisper 40. Just went fishing for Bass and Catfish. Caught nothing. Can you give me some instructions of what to test and when?
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I always suggest that a new fish keeper test their aquarium daily or every other day for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate and keep a written record with the date and results for each test. pH can be tested weekly, before and after a water change until you can verify that the pH remains stable and doesn't change, keep a record of this also.
Cycling an aquarium for the first time is an adventure and there are a couple different ways to do this before it is safe to add fish or other aquatic creatures.
1) Some people use a bottled bacteria product but you need to follow the instructions exactly including the amount of product to use, how often the product needs to be added and the number of fish that can be added at the beginning.
2) Some people prefer to use the fish less cycle method BEFORE you add any fish to the tank. This method can take up to 6 weeks before it is ready for fish. I've used this method multiple times with great success. Here is a link to the method I use Fish less cycling along with frequently asked questions. Please read the entire article before you attempt to use this method and if you can print it out for quick reference, even better.
Cycling an aquarium for the first time is an adventure and there are a couple different ways to do this before it is safe to add fish or other aquatic creatures.
1) Some people use a bottled bacteria product but you need to follow the instructions exactly including the amount of product to use, how often the product needs to be added and the number of fish that can be added at the beginning.
2) Some people prefer to use the fish less cycle method BEFORE you add any fish to the tank. This method can take up to 6 weeks before it is ready for fish. I've used this method multiple times with great success. Here is a link to the method I use Fish less cycling along with frequently asked questions. Please read the entire article before you attempt to use this method and if you can print it out for quick reference, even better.
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, I put in some Water Conditioner that
Gourami Swami
recommended to me. I put in some Quick Start after. I think I will wait a good 5-6 weeks before any fish. Also, I don’t know how to keep Ramshorn snails. Do you have tips?
Gourami Swami
recommended to me. I put in some Quick Start after. I think I will wait a good 5-6 weeks before any fish. Also, I don’t know how to keep Ramshorn snails. Do you have tips?