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Will do. I was tempted to wait till tomorrow to test but I just had a feeling. Il keep you posted
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Brilliant! We'll soon be helping you pick out your fish 
have you thought anymore on whether you'd like to have some plants?
have you thought anymore on whether you'd like to have some plants?
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Thanks! I’m going to pier aquatics tomorrow in Wigan as everyone is raving about it and I’m only 25 minutes away. Yes Iv planned on having lots of plants from the very start.Brilliant! We'll soon be helping you pick out your fish
At what point can I put plants in?
Once the cycle has finished. Some plants can't cope with ammonia being added all in one dose rather than tiny amounts 24 hours a day like fish do.
Forgot to say - don't let Pier Aq convince you that you are wasting your time and to buy fish as soon as you walk in the door 
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Oh no that wouldn’t happen! I shall wait for the heads up from you guys.Forgot to say - don't let Pier Aq convince you that you are wasting your time and to buy fish as soon as you walk in the door
My wife is going the theatre with her mum so Iv got a bit a free time, I’m interested to see it and going to pick up a few bits, fish net condensation tray, tank back ground and possible a few ornaments.
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I see, yeh I will hold off on the plants for now, Iv not done any research on them yet, I will get the water levels correct first
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It will be a lovely opportunity to see what catches your eye and what you'd like to have at home. I can't remember if we worked out what your water hardness is or not?
Haha this is peak Friday night if you ask me! Hope your trip to the LFS is successful and you come back with loads of ideas!
I love this thread for showing just how patient you have to be setting up an aquarium and how frustrating the waiting is!
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I was so happy it’s put me in a real good mood!
Yeh I want some inspiration and to see everything it has to offer. Iv got lots of ideas just need to whittle it down.
How long does it usually take from the point I’m at now to see the nitrate levels correct and the ammonium and nitrite down
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Yes we looked into this and Warrington has very soft water. My pH levels have been a bit up and down. (See pictures)
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Hoping someone else can answer this as I can't remember how long mine took!
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Ah yes, the infamous question that has no specific answer
Soft water opens up a myriad of possibilities! Have you seen any fish that have taken your fancy?
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@Essjay @CaptainBarnicles we have nitrite and nitrate!
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Excellent
Just a day or two longer before you hit that target of ammonia under 0.75 and nitrite over 2.
Just a day or two longer before you hit that target of ammonia under 0.75 and nitrite over 2.
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