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I have this plant in my tank which is currently in a silent cycle. The lower leaves of the plant (I don't know the species, maybe someone could help identify it) are browning, should I prune them? Also the lower leaves of my hornwort are kind of wilting, is this because they aren't getting...

How often should I be testing for chemicals such as pH, ammonia, nitrates, nitrites etc during a silent cycle? How frequently should I be doing water changes and how much of the total tank volume (my tank is 52l). Thanks!

Also, my hornwort has roots?? Should I keep it in the substrate or put it in the water?

Hi, I currently have 7 plants in my tank and I am planning on getting more. I do not know the species of the plants I have (except 1 - the hornwort/coontail), so I was hoping the forum could help me identify them? Thanks. I have photos attached below. Sorry the water is cloudy, it has been 5...

So do I just wait until my plants grow? I have 7 plants in my tank right now, is that enough? Thanks. Also I found a few websites that say you can add ammonia to a planted tank during cycling (https://aquariumgenius.com/how-to-cycle-a-planted-tank/...

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Are you not supposed to have plants in the tank during fishless cycling? I have already put the plants in, but haven't started to add a source of ammonium.

My tank is 52l. Thanks!

Hi, after cycling my tank, how many species of fish can I add at once? All at the same time, or one at a time? Thanks! I am planning to keep 10 Neon tetra and 3 guppies.

This question also goes for Seachem Flourish and Flourish Excel. Thanks!

Hi, thinking of using either of these as a substrate but I'm not sure what the difference is between them? Is it just the colour? Thanks! Also regarding these products, do you need to "charge" them to acquire nutrients for the plants or do they already have them?

Ok thanks!

Hi, how would I plant plants such as the one in the picture? Would I just take it out of the pot and insert it in the substrate? Thanks!

This guide is brilliant! It is so comprehensive and perfect for a beginner like me. However I found that the link to the El Starter kit is not working. Would it be possible to have that updated? Thanks!

Thanks for the plant recommendations!

Thanks, I get my water from a private water source (rainwater from forest) so I will take it to a store for testing. I'll be sure to avoid those Chinese Algae Eaters!

Alright thanks, I think I will look into having a dirted substrate capped with sand or gravel. Thanks for the advice! :)

I don't mean it is a used tank, just that it was made 9 years ago, while the Fluval Flex was made 1-2 years ago.

Thanks! Also the Ar980 is quite old, would you recommend it over the Fluval which is newer but pricier?

I live in New Zealand and don't really know anybody who has fish but I will look into stuff like Trademe (second-hand website). Thanks!

I am looking into keeping a few guppies and algae eaters, but haven't decided on what other fish to put in there as well.

Thanks for the advice!:)