Arofanatics Fish Talk Forums  

Go Back   Arofanatics Fish Talk Forums > Arowana Forum > Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 26-05-2016, 12:40 AM   #11
tru3xaznxb0i
New Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 19
Default

i really appreciate it guys! yeah right now im going to wait 48 hours before the next suggested WC per seachem prime instructions.

I was also suggested by a fish keeper to get a OF OCEAN FREE HYDRA 40 . It would help with cycling the tank? what are your thoughts? I will continue to do the seachem prime treatment WC every 2 days as instructed.

Currently have not tried to feed my aro as probably wouldnt eat and is likely stressed still. I am trying not to overthink or overdo it.

the bubbles on top of the tank, do i scoop occasionally or leave it?
tru3xaznxb0i is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26-05-2016, 03:11 PM   #12
streetsmart73

Hi there !!! 123
 
streetsmart73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,895
Default

Bro, I would stick with seachem.

With additional aeration to the tank.
streetsmart73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26-05-2016, 10:15 PM   #13
tru3xaznxb0i
New Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 19
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by streetsmart73 View Post
Bro, I would stick with seachem.

With additional aeration to the tank.
Thank you ! Yes, right now i am using seachem prime only. tonight will mark 48 hours until i do the next WC. i did add a air pump into the tank so hopefully it will help.
tru3xaznxb0i is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-05-2016, 12:57 PM   #14
Arosub
Dragon
 
Arosub's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 779
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave57 View Post
Likely pH crash causing the parrot fishs' problem.

Add coral chips/ oyster shell/ baking soda to bring up the PH to near 7.

When the beneficial bacteria are working on ammonia, pH will be lowered due to the production of nitric acids. Bring up the pH to near 7 by dosing baking soda. Then, buffer the pH with coral chips or oyster shell in filter.

In the meantime, do daily WC and monitor the pH. Ammonium oxidizing bacteria will build up over time.
Any baking soda or specific ones use for aquarium?
Arosub is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-05-2016, 02:38 PM   #15
DragonFireSG
Arofanatic
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 312
Default

I use Arm and Hammer brand. No additives or so they say.

Just bought another two packets yesterday.

DragonFireSG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-05-2016, 02:55 PM   #16
DragonFireSG
Arofanatic
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 312
Default

LOL. Forum doesn't resize images or allow post editing T_T

Mods, please delete that pic or rename it to baking_soda in lower case. I cannot delete or replace the pic on my end due to some software bug with the hosting provider.
DragonFireSG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-05-2016, 03:25 PM   #17
LauLanChu
Dragon
 
LauLanChu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,561
Default

Get those pH stabilizer powder specially for fish. Those baking soda we got for domestic use easily crystalized and vaporized when touch water or expose to moist. They are the same, just that the stabilizer powder is more economy as can use longer and easily kept, without the concern of humid.
LauLanChu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-05-2016, 05:59 PM   #18
millenium
Senior Dragon
 
millenium's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,495
Default

Wouldn't adding some coral chips in small batch at intervals of say two hours help to stabilise the water and gradually increase the ph?
millenium is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-05-2016, 06:38 PM   #19
LauLanChu
Dragon
 
LauLanChu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,561
Default

Yes, it will but the effect is slower. Imagine in layman term coral chip is a solid source and takes time to 'dissolve' to have it impact. On the other hand baking soda is more of like a 'liquid' form as easily dissolve to push your pH up. In emergency situation like a pH crash acidic medium, using baking soda can readily up the pH faster. Also note the coral chip has to be placed correctly, e.g. in filter compartment, that water flow through, to have its optimum pH stabilization effect. Putting it in a dead spot, e.g. tank corner, you may still get a low pH and wonder why. Baking soda dissolve readily and will be easily circulate, just that it got to be replenish regularly.
LauLanChu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-05-2016, 08:45 PM   #20
Oneiromancer
Dragon
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,614
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Arosub View Post
Any baking soda or specific ones use for aquarium?
I now use the kind from Phoon Huat (5kg?bag) because of my large tank size. Also it's cheaper in bulk and I figure it won't really go bad. I used to use the small orange box but it got quite expensive.
Oneiromancer is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +9. The time now is 09:50 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright © 2000-2008 Arofanatics.com (Since 30th August 2000)