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Raise the temp to 29C, this will aid in the colonization of the bacteria. I am concerned that your ammonia, like mentioned above, is still too high. Keep doing water changes to bring it down to around 5 ppm. EDIT: If you have safe water, like you do because of the water conditioner, you...

First of, 8 ppm is too high for ammonia. This can trigger the wrong type of bacteria to grow. Second, is the ammonia you are using just ammonia and water? Other additives will hinder the ammonia useless and will not let any bacteria to colonize. What kind of water conditioner, if any, are...

lol, yeah stringray the car.

You're welcome! :good: -FHM

Sounds like there is just debris in your water that your filter is not taking out. how long has this tank been up and running? -FHM

Stay clear from products that "claim" to clear water. -FHM

When fish are shipped around and bought, they get very stressed out, and with this, they loose their color. After a couple of days they will get their natural colors back. So I bet that is what you are seeing. -FHM

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Try some filter floss/fiber to filter out the smaller particles in your water. -FHM

More then likely just their natural colors coming out. How long ago did u purchase these fish? -FHM

http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/307547-plants-that-will-survive-in-a-cichlid-aquarium/ :good: -FHM

Stingrays? I know they have bad suspension.

Plants actually use nitrate as a source of nutrients, and if you are having plant issues, then that "nitrate filter" might be contributing to that. Other than that, take it out since it is unnecessary. You should be removing nitrate with your weekly water changes. -FHM

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I assumed he meant chevy, because he went on to say Nova, and a Nova is a type of chevy. I just thought he was being sarcastic about it and instead of typing chevy, he typed "chavvy."

Yes, everyone on here is super nice! -FHM

Yup, if you are done with the qualifying week then go ahead and do a 90% water change and add fish. The bacteria, at least 99% of them, colonize in the filter. So moving the sand around will not affect the cycle at all. -FHM

lol, Chevy's (America) I am into imports. But you are totally true, taking care off fish properly requires a little more maturity. -FHM

I am on other forums, not fish related but for my other hobbies, and I got to say that out of all of them TFF is the best! There is no calling people out here, there are no negative people being mean to other people. This is just a great site for people with fish, to get together, talk and...

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lol, good memories! -FHM

OMG!!!! That would hurt, but I got to say it would of been funny to see....lol. -FHM

Thanks, man! Yeah, that would suck if the car came off the dyno, although they have them strapped down pretty well. I have seen some videos on youtube, though, that the car nearly feel off! lol -FHM

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lol, yeah, I am a bit sore today...lol. -FHM

Without further to do, here is the video of me... lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HUC4qbMEAk With that, don't ride down a steep, sandy hill on a bike without protection! lol -FHM

Thank you Inchworm for the reply! I will look at the links you provided. -FHM

Thanks very much for the response! -FHM

Your nitrate level is fine. Test have proven fish can safely tolerate nitrate up to 400+ ppm. Your nitrate will never get that high with 20ish% weekly water changes... but a good rule of thumb is not to really let your nitrate get 20 ppm above your tap water. Also, since you have a planted...

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Even though you tank is fully cylced, I would hold off on getting 5 bumblebee gobies. Since you just have snails and shrimps on your tank, these guys do no produce that much ammonia in relation to fish, meaning; your Autotrophic bacteria count is not that high. Instead of adding 5, I would...

Don't worry about the pH, as fish can adapt to a wide range of pH levels. Have you cycled your tank and what is in your tank right now? Also, what test kit are you using? -FHM

So I have a lot of Kribensis that I am breeding and raising, and I am going to start to sell them this summer. I am sure I am going to be shipping them, and I just need to know what is the best way to do so. I live in the US, so what would be the best carrier? How should I prepare the...

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I would not mess with the pH during a cycle. I would let the cycle run its course and then go from there. The pH will fluctuate a lot during a cycle, and that is way it is a good idea to monitor the pH frequently. If your pH drops below 6.5, then this can result in a "pH" crash and will stall...

A pH of 7 is a little low for a fishless cycle. Your tank will still cycle, just at a slower rate. A pH of 8.0-8.4 is optimal along with the temp set at 29C/84F -FHM

Remember, get a liquid test kit. Strip test kites are no good, cheap and inaccurate. Then when you get the chance, take a reading of ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH, and post them up here. -FHM

Feathers? That's a new one... :lol: It's catchy! haha -FHM

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