When to introduce cherry reds

[Ichthyologist]

I have a mature 60 litre aquarium that I have converted to highish tech, stage by stage over the last 4 weeks, first upped to 2 wpg, added fast growing stem plants, added pressurised co2, started adding ferts, increasing photoperiod, in that order. All is going well but there are a few patches of Cyanobacteria on rocks and java moss that I want get on top off. Is this the right time to introduce shrimps? For no good reason I don't want algae eater fish.

 

[jack-rythm]

If your tank is past its cycle it will be fine, this is around 4-5 weeks buddy. Dependant on substrate

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[Ichthyologist]

If your tank is past its cycle it will be fine, this is around 4-5 weeks buddy. Dependant on substrate

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All water parameters are good and stable. The substrate is straight Tetra complete with no topping, was thinking of adding a dusting of mature play sand from another tank to be shrimp friendly as the terra stuff looks a bit sharp. Refuge will be a half coconut shell that is soaking in a bucket just now. Any red flags on this plan?

 

[OllieNZ]

If your still getting cyano you need to up your nitrate dosing. As far as I'm aware there is no fresh water algae eater that will touch the stuff

 

[Ichthyologist]

If your still getting cyano you need to up your nitrate dosing. As far as I'm aware there is no fresh water algae eater that will touch the stuff

I will take your advice, I have been dozing at 75% of recommend as I am waiting for the plants to establish.

 

[OllieNZ]

Dont wait on the plants, give it to them from the get go. If you are going to hold anything back make it light.