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Day 6 Update

Today we drove up to Shirley Aquatics. I was a little underwhelmed by the size and selection of fish to be honest. My local aquatics shop has a similar amount of freshwater fish and I'd say better variety.

But, it wasn't a wasted journey. I found a Ciano Aqua LED Aquarium 60L for £64.99. I had a quick look on the internet and I couldn't find it any cheaper than £75-£80. I ended up buying my 3rd tank in 6 days :crazy:.

During my hunt for inspiration on how to scape my first tank, I came across a lot of tanks with Dragon Stone which I really liked. So we bought 5kg of Dragon Stone and some natural sand.

And here it is:

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I've ordered some live plants for it, which should turn up this week.

Second journal incoming!
 
Day 7 Update

I have bought two bunches of Anacharis to help with the silent cycle. Once the cycle is complete, these will be removed and put into my quarantine tank.

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Day 16 Update

I'm starting to see really nice growth from the live plants now.

Is there a way to make sure that your tank is cycled, even after noticeable plant growth? My first additions to the tank will be 8 Peacock Gudgeons. So I want to be sure that the plants and beneficial bacteria will be able to handle the new additions. I won't add anything to the tank until I know that it is definitely cycled.

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Here is a photo that was tank on the day I set the tank up (23/03/2021).

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Day 24 Update

The Emerald Dwarf Rasboras are now in the tank. They are very skittish. If I walk past the tank, they all dart to the back of the tank.

The plan is still to add another 10. I hope larger numbers of the fish will help the fish feel less skittish.

I have ordered 8 Peacock Gudeons. They will be turning up tomorrow. They will be going into my quarantine tank.
 
Tank Sinatra said:
Day 24 Update

The Emerald Dwarf Rasboras are now in the tank. They are very skittish. If I walk past the tank, they all dart to the back of the tank.

The plan is still to add another 10. I hope larger numbers of the fish will help the fish feel less skittish.

I have ordered 8 Peacock Gudeons. They will be turning up tomorrow. They will be going into my quarantine tank.
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New fish always act skittish, it is normal. I suggest you turn off the tank lights for at least today, so they feel more comfortable. :)
 
PheonixKingZ said:
New fish always act skittish, it is normal. I suggest you turn off the tank lights for at least today, so they feel more comfortable. :)
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Agreed, turn off the lights, and keep activity around the tank to a minimum, if possible, allow the new fish to settle in and acquaint themselves to their new home.
 
Slaphppy7 said:
Agreed, turn off the lights, and keep activity around the tank to a minimum, if possible, allow the new fish to settle in and acquaint themselves to their new home.
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The lights are now off. The tank is in my office, so they are unfortunately stuck with me for now. Hopefully they’ll get used to the frightening sight of me.
 
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