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@Essjay @CaptainBarnicles we have nitrite and nitrate!

Ahh I guess this makes sense as to why people put them on 45 degree angles or horizontal because the heat is rising. I guess it’s something I can play around with. Regarding bubbles are different for effect as opposed to agitation, what do you mean @TwoTankAmin

Yes we looked into this and Warrington has very soft water. My pH levels have been a bit up and down. (See pictures)

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

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

Oh no that wouldn’t happen! I shall wait for the heads up from you guys. 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.

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. At what point can I put plants in?

Will do. I was tempted to wait till tomorrow to test but I just had a feeling. Il keep you posted 😀

Hurrrrrayyyyyyy - what a wild Friday night!! @Essjay We have nitrite!

@TwoTankAmin My reasoning for the air pump more than anything is because I like the look of them. My tank is 100x40x40cm (160 litre) and the air pump that i had in mind was only a small one, with like an airstone. Tucked right up into the corner creating hardly any movement. I have asked...

Sorry how do you mean?

To be honest the sound is not an Issue. We would be asleep upstairs so it wouldn't disturb us at all. I would have the air bubbles on for the same 8 hour period as the light. Im also planning to use plants and the bubbles (coming from behind a rock) to disguise the pump and heater.

My apologise! i didnt realise there was an imposter!

Well I guess thinking about it i cant go chucking cold water in then pouring boiling water in whilst the fist are in there (its okay no because theres no fish in it. We have quite a "fancy" tap in the kitchen whidefinatly will not connect to a hose. My wife always has a nap on the sofa with...

Yeah thats exactly what I got told about dead pigeons haha. We do have a 6 month old combi boiler. I dont know why anyone would want to drink warm water personally, what about cold water and then a few boiled kettles, i presume that's okay. - Also with the testing, should I stick to 3 days apart...

My kitchen sink and fish tank are only about two meters apart, separated just by the kitchen door, which doesn't even have a door on. Its quite handy for doing any water change. My bucket for changing the water holds 10litres which im more than capable of lifting. However @CaptnBarnacle is...

Gave it another go this morning (after 2 days) - I’m getting to that frustrated point you were at. Still no change for nitrite @Essjay

Hello, Im quite new here too. Theres lots of help from people on here if you need it!

Will test the water again on friday lunchtime and hopefully get some results. Id love to get some fish in by sat 2nd September just after pay day

@Essjay did you notice the latest results ^

I meant 10 Litre sorry my mistake. Its one I purposely bought for fish purposes. See, I do have a hose in the back garden, but cant the inside of hose pipes get a bit manky. We were always told never to drink from them. With me having spent a lot of time trying to get the water perfect I...

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Should I not bother with pH ?

Yes I have been using a syringe for all my tests etc. I wanted to make sure it was accurate. I will be going home on my lunch break in about an hour so it will have had a good chance to mix. Having just taken the water out and replaced, what is it that I should be testing for? (obviously the...

Anyway it’s been really bugging me so I got up at 6am and did the water. I did it bucket by bucket and added in the dechlorinator, then ammonia at the end. How long should I give it before testing? @Essjay

I’m worried I’m going to mess this up and be back to square one Is it not just a matter of time? Eventually the nitrite should appear? Or is there a chance it won’t?

Okay, I will be filling with a 5 litre bucket My tank can hold 160 litres (if filled to the top with no substrate) so I recon there is 150 litres in there It says add 3ml of “tap water conditioner” for every 60l of water So I make that 7.5 ml of dechlorinator for my 150 litres of water...

Also @Essjay probably a silly question but how come I cant use the water already in the tank?

I wasn’t expecting that 😳 So I need to… Remove all the water Fill it back up (what about the temperature) ? Then…. Add dechlorinator Then (how long after) add ammonia ?

@Essjay so in your opinion at this stage, what would you say is the best way forward? Wait and be patient ?

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