Author Topic: Zeldas 55ltr tank log. (Read 9242 times)

zelda1982 · « **on:** April 22, 2012, 08:29:56 pm »

I haven't started the cycle yet-i'm waiting for my ammonia to come, however my tank/filter/decorations etc are all in the tank ready with the water for when it does. I might need a bit of help with the cycling as never done it before, so posting here as you are all so knowledgeable

can I add real plants half way through the cycle or should I do it before or after?

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j_hutchison · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2012, 08:34:24 pm »

here is 2 articles 1st fishless cycling > https://www.tropicalfishforums.co.uk/index.php?page=fishless_cycle

2nd the nitrogene cycle > https://www.tropicalfishforums.co.uk/index.php?page=nitrogen_cycle

hope this helps

zelda1982 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2012, 08:42:37 pm »

Thanks for those links. I have the general gist of what to do, but I'm sure there will be a few blips on the way. :-)

j_hutchison · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2012, 09:00:03 pm »

me too im near the end of my first fishless cycle on my 60l

jaytaff · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2012, 09:02:56 pm »

Can put in the plants at anytime during the cycle. The plants will love the ammonia

zelda1982 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2012, 06:55:40 am »

Oh no, I just thought, we're going away on may 7th for a week. Will it make a difference if no ammonia is added for that week? This holiday has caused nothing but trouble lol.

Vale! · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2012, 08:26:57 am »

It'll be fine - enjoy your hols!

zelda1982 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2012, 10:02:30 am »

I currently have a tetratec 250 filter but was thinking about upgrading. Can anyone suggest a good (but cheap) filter for a 55 litre? Also thining about getting harlequin rasboras and neon tetras or guppies, any advise/warnings on that?

sparkycufc · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2012, 10:11:28 am »

What do you consider cheap?

With regard to the guppies, if you decide on getting some get all males, unless you want to find yourself with a tank full of fry on a regular basis.

Neon tetras shouldn't be put in a newly set up tank, they need to wait 3 or 4 months despite what your lfs may tell you.

zelda1982 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2012, 10:23:58 am »

Well as cheap as possible, £20 ish (i know im dreaming there probably be much more than that)

I did not know that about tetras, that might be why my last lot died

Will the harlequins be ok in a new set up (once cycled)

sparkycufc · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2012, 10:29:28 am »

They should be fine, harlequins are pretty hardy fish.

j_hutchison · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2012, 04:38:00 pm »

the fluval u2 is about £22 ish on ebay

btw......

zelda1982 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2012, 02:00:49 pm »

I just received this ammonia, could you take a look and see if its the right thing?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0041WCVXM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 One of the reviews says its 9.5% ammonia, does that sound right? I was assuming if it was pure ammonia it would be 100% ??

sparkycufc · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2012, 02:09:11 pm »

If you check on the Ammonia Calculator link, which is over here

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You'll see there is a place to enter the strength of your ammonia.

zelda1982 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2012, 02:11:28 pm »

It was actually a different brand that had the 9.5%. The bottle i have doesn't have the strength on it? Should i just use 9.5% as a guide?

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Author Topic: Zeldas 55ltr tank log. (Read 9242 times)