Another ADA Amazonia question??

[TDI-line]

Ok, the plan is too strip my tank down this weekend, and put about 12 bags of Amazonia 2 to replace my existing substrat, and of course pull those superb Dennerle heating cables out.

But, i have a shoal of mature cardinal tetras and a good few amano's and CRS. I am planning to have the tank back up and running by Sunday afternoon, as we have guests.

So, all the filter media will stay, and i will try and keep a couple of 100 litres, out of 720.

But is there something about ADA gravel and amonia spikes?

Will the fish be ok.

Shall i keep the shrimps in my zebra tank for the time being.

Will there be algae issues?

 

[aaronnorth]

Lots of w/c is the key, 50% every other day, your filter should help deal with the rest, i would move the shrimp, they are very fussy.

EDIT: i know 50% is a lot on your tank but it will be worth it, mayybe just d smaller w/c?

 

[TDI-line]

50%


There is just not enough hours in the day.

 

[aaronnorth]

50%


There is just not enough hours in the day.

I realised that after i posted it lol, how long does it take you?

 

[TDI-line]

Hmm, probably about 3 hours.

 

[Ed Seeley]

The larger water volume will ease the issue I would have though by shear quantity. Maybe you could use a large pack of Zeolite to help reduce the ammonia spike without water changes?

 

[TDI-line]

Cheers Ed's.