hi , i am new here but have been lurking for ages !! i have started a low tech EL NATURAL tank after looking at this site and reading Diana Walstad's book although i dont under stand it fully i think its pointed me in the right direction im using:
12 gal tank
15w cool white bulb 6700k on 5hrs off 4hrs on 5hrs (per her book)
rena external filter connected to rena 100w htr and have removed biological media
john innes no3 soil 1-1/5 inch deep gravel 1 inch deep
i have half stocked the tank at the min i am awaiting some more plants and decorations so i can get it heavily planted .
how do i cycle the tank or do i just add fish straight away like in the book if water tests are fine and how many fish/size is safe? :? sorry for the long post i have so many question where to start i will included a pic if it helps?
12 gal tank
15w cool white bulb 6700k on 5hrs off 4hrs on 5hrs (per her book)
rena external filter connected to rena 100w htr and have removed biological media
john innes no3 soil 1-1/5 inch deep gravel 1 inch deep
i have half stocked the tank at the min i am awaiting some more plants and decorations so i can get it heavily planted .
how do i cycle the tank or do i just add fish straight away like in the book if water tests are fine and how many fish/size is safe? :? sorry for the long post i have so many question where to start i will included a pic if it helps?