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Good size for first tank.. ammonia has shot up fast for two weeks. You're on track, two weeks isn't long at all. It may take up to 6 - 8 weeks Next time you feed just use a pinch for say three fish. Are you adding any liquid bacteria like seachem stability? Also what filtration are you running?

Sounds like a cool little community.. How are they with the shrimp?

Stop adding food and let the nitrites rise and consume the ammonia. Once ammonia drops below 1ppm start adding more food, pinch a day or two. How many gallons or litres is your tank?

They're on the list =)

Are you using pure ammonia or ghost feeding?

What are you using to add ammonia? Is this a fishless cycle?

If you have or do keep Danios please share your experience of them.. What species? Behaviour? Tank mates? Food? Personally I think with the variety of species you have to choose from and just how bulletproof these fish can be. They are one of the best beginner tropical fish to go for. I'd pay...

Fire ring danio look stunning, also galaxy and long fin zebra.. Oh and also leapord. So many to choose from! I love their shape and the fact they are really hardy. Would love to hear real life experience from someone who has kept them.

Perfect thank you. Really liking the salt and pepper variety. Bottom dwelling behaviour is what I was looking for.

I'll YouTube these little buggers tomorrow.. thanks

Thanks for your suggestions. I've screenshot this for the names and will look into them. Cheers

I have no experience in Blackwater but really like the look of them. Always worry guests might think it's dirty and then have to explain tannins to them. I bought a chunk of bogwood but didn't end up using it. It's definitely something I'll consider for the future. Be nice to hear of your...

I'm gonna be stocking my first tank soon and looking for a variety of tank mates. A nice looking danio group, shrimp, horned snails and bottom dwellers. Been looking into corys and plecos Can you suggest a small, peaceful, eye catching species of either? Does anyone have danios and how are...

I'm sure I saw that somewhere.. Thanks for your input, any experience I can learn from is good.:good:

That's interesting... Am I right in thinking the vinyl lines perish a lot quicker than silicone?

I can live with it until cleaning just didn't want to remove something that was possibly beneficial.

That's interesting... Am I right in thinking the vinyl lines perish a lot quicker than silicone?

I honestly thought this would be a common thing. Can't find anything about it. It's on the outer tubing, flakes off like skin and floats around the tank but is also slimy to the touch outside of water. See attached pic. Has no one else had this when cycling a tank :blink::crazy::-(

I'm in the north east, water isn't so hard up here. If it is just to do with the water is it just something I'll have to deal with? Would a better quality tubing (silicone) help do you think?

Sorry you meant inside the tube? Thought you meant the tank. It's on the outside of the tubing. I've cleaned it off once. Comes back within a week. Confused..

It's inside but creeping up and out of the water. I've got no fish in yet ????

Hi, I used the airlines that came with my pump, feels like silicone but not sure. Been getting this gunk on the tubing. Yellow/light brown. Parts that are submerged flake off and are creating tons of tiny particles. Is this a type of algea of because of cheap tubing? I'm considering buying...

Am I on track with ammonia and nitrite levels? 36 days into a fishless cycle using fish flakes. If ammonia drops below 1ppm should I add more food to feed the nitrites till they drop? Advice is much appreciated

I'm new to the hobby and wonder if there are any good fish breeders anyone can recommend in my area. Middlesbrough UK Teeside area Looking for tropical fish, ideally a tetra breeder. It's a long shot I know but don't ask don't get..

I see how it has it's advantages over food definitely. I don't mind adding stock slowly, kinda keeps it fun for longer. The whole process of fish shopping and seeing each individual fish take to their new home. I'm guessing this is why people end up with loads of tanks. Once it's full it's full.

Yea I wish I'd used ammonia solution now rather than food. I've heard the food method builds stronger beneficial bacteria in the end though. I'll just persevere and keep doing my tests. Nitrite does seem to be moving. Thanks for replying.

No lacquer on them. Think I'll remove them. Probably wasn't a good idea while it's going through a cycle. Thanks

Should I remove the shells I've just put in my cycling freshwater tropical tank? I bought some shells to add a bit of decor to my tank. Listed as for aquariums so great, bought some. Boiled them then rinsed off in treated water. Seem to have a lot of tiny bits floating everywhere now. Sand...

Hi all, What level of nitrite should I be aiming for during the cycle before it starts to drop? At the moment I'm at 0.25 nitrite. Ammonia is between 1.0 - 2.0 I'm 28 days into the cycle using fish flakes. Thanks

Thank you ??

I have this same tank. I've heard the lights can fail after a couple of months or so. How long have you owned it, are the lights still ok?

Thanks bud. Yea I tried a few different arrangements for the rocks, looked slightly cluttered all stood up but I agree more natural. In the end kind of went for a mountain/canyon vibe. I will rearranged at some point in the future and like the idea of a more natural look, possibly with slight...

Thanks man appreciate your comments. I like the idea of live plants attached to the rocks, some kind of moss, definitely something I'll look into. Cheers ??

This is my first tank, just wondering how I could improve it? Opinions? I'm using Natural sand Dragon stone Piece of Bog wood Fake plants Tiny cabin ornament Sponge filter Airstone in opposite corner Black vinyl on back Digital thermometer Heater I'm thinking of getting real plants in the...

Cool, so it will speed things up. That's what I'm after. Thanks a lot