FrozenShivers
Member
Hello all,
Just started setting up my first ever aquarium yesterday. Kit is as follows:
I am going to add a black background to the tank, do you think I should move the filter to the back instead of the side where it is now? Should I dose TNC per week as stated on bottle or would I be better dosing 1-2ml per day and doing daily water changes? (I'm on holiday from work and it's a small tank so I'm happy to do this if it helps the cycle). Am I ok to leave the small leaves that have fallen off on the bottom of the tank or should I be removing them? I've planted some in the substrate and left some to float, figured I'd try both methods.. My understanding is that all the bubbles in the substrate and on the glass are normal and should clear in a week or so? I'm looking to add some more plants as I only bought one little pot, should I just buy one of the pre-selected 'beginner packs' for a discounted price or pick 2-3 plants myself? My aqua scape won't win any awards but it's my first attempt and I only have 3 rocks currently (didn't realise stones and sticks were so expensive!) if there's any tweaks I can make to my setup to make it look or cycle better please let me know, sorry for all the daft beginner questions, any advice is much appreciated
Here are my results with API Master Kit on first day:
PH - 6.8
Ammonia - 0.25 ppm
Nitrite - 0 ppm
Nitrate - 5 ppm
Just started setting up my first ever aquarium yesterday. Kit is as follows:
- 40x25x25 (25l)
- Seachem Tidal 35 Filter
- Aquael Leddy Planted LED
- Unpack Limpopo sand
- Elodea Densa plant
- TNC Complete
- Root tabs
I am going to add a black background to the tank, do you think I should move the filter to the back instead of the side where it is now? Should I dose TNC per week as stated on bottle or would I be better dosing 1-2ml per day and doing daily water changes? (I'm on holiday from work and it's a small tank so I'm happy to do this if it helps the cycle). Am I ok to leave the small leaves that have fallen off on the bottom of the tank or should I be removing them? I've planted some in the substrate and left some to float, figured I'd try both methods.. My understanding is that all the bubbles in the substrate and on the glass are normal and should clear in a week or so? I'm looking to add some more plants as I only bought one little pot, should I just buy one of the pre-selected 'beginner packs' for a discounted price or pick 2-3 plants myself? My aqua scape won't win any awards but it's my first attempt and I only have 3 rocks currently (didn't realise stones and sticks were so expensive!) if there's any tweaks I can make to my setup to make it look or cycle better please let me know, sorry for all the daft beginner questions, any advice is much appreciated
Here are my results with API Master Kit on first day:
PH - 6.8
Ammonia - 0.25 ppm
Nitrite - 0 ppm
Nitrate - 5 ppm
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