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14-07-2003, 02:24 AM | #71 | |
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During cycling period , its natural that readings get high. Jus leave everything alone, and do a 20% water change on the 2nd week. High readings on cycling period is the reason why i would advise ppl use cheap fishes to go through the cycling period and prepare the tank for the new fishes. |
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14-07-2003, 02:27 AM | #72 | |
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14-07-2003, 02:42 AM | #73 | |
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Have u checked the pH level of ur tap water. If its somewhere close to that of ur tank, then i would advise that u leave it alone. Aros can survive through a big range of pH level. Jus remembe to keep ur water quality good tho, as ammonia is more toxic in higher temperature and pH level. Natural methods of pH down is the use of blackwater/ketapang leaves to soften the water and try to bring the pH down, but its really not that much difference on the pH level i guess. Usually i wouldn't recommend ketapang leaves in tank that is in the process of cycling, it will cause the ammonia level to rise due to the fact that the leaves might be rotting in the water. As for other method is the use of peat, but god noes where i can find them, and also the use of chemical but i think its not advisabla n a waste of money if u have to use it all the while jus to keep the pH level in check. As long as pH differences is not present during introduction of the fish then everything should be alright. The inroduction of the fish should be done with the pH level of the water in the new tank of the owner and that of the fish's old tank from the LFS being as close as possible. After that, u can let the fish adapt to pH changes gradually over a period of time and i can say that the fish would be able to accept it w/o problems. Good Luck |
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15-07-2003, 10:00 AM | #74 | |
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15-07-2003, 01:21 PM | #75 |
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Any one knows how to improve cleaning of tank using overflow??? Currently my current set-up is not efficient enought to clean waste in tank as now the residents are 'poo-pooing more'.
Would a stronger pump help??? |
15-07-2003, 10:03 PM | #76 |
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http://66.33.42.245/articles/startup.html
things dun go wrong with a hatchery too bad i dun have a new system now to startup so i cannot use this method of yet! just use some pet dog urine. i think is the cleanest and yet chemical free . |
15-07-2003, 11:40 PM | #77 |
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how long will it roughly take for nitrite to fall to zero??
my ammonia took abt 1 week before its zero yesterday.... but now my nitrite and nitrate are v high... anyone's nitrite fell to zero within one week?? pls advice |
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16-07-2003, 08:00 PM | #79 | |
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my nitrite peaked >33mg/l 2 days ago... today when i measured, its only 0.8mg/l it really puzzles me?? will the nitrite level rise again?? or its a sign tat the tank will be cycled soon... |
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