aly_starh
Fish Aficionado
hi,
If i remember reading correctly 'starter cycle' wont work, its just a way of fish stores making money.
Best thing to do is ask your local fish shop for some 'mature media'.
Regarding shrimp and snails;- Id say start off with around 10 shrimp and a few snails. They will breed fast givin the right conditions. I would advise against Apple Snails as they produce alot of waste and 30L is nbot really ideal if they bred. Something like Ramshorn Snails or Malaysian Trumpet snails would be better.
Live plants can be added in at any time
If i remember reading correctly 'starter cycle' wont work, its just a way of fish stores making money.
Best thing to do is ask your local fish shop for some 'mature media'.
Regarding shrimp and snails;- Id say start off with around 10 shrimp and a few snails. They will breed fast givin the right conditions. I would advise against Apple Snails as they produce alot of waste and 30L is nbot really ideal if they bred. Something like Ramshorn Snails or Malaysian Trumpet snails would be better.
Live plants can be added in at any time