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Here's the 180 gallon tank's results after a few weeks of HC growth, I started with about 12x12cm mat and now have about 180cmX30cm mat a few weeks later.
The ADA As is now well cycled, has roots and fungi embedded in it, All I do is fill it and then add lots of stems in the other regions which tend to fill in fast.
As ADA aqua soil has NH4, this helps to cycle the bacteria in the sediment which will help remove the NH4 and start the tank faster. Additionally, upon filling, you should do another quick 90-100% water changes as a lot of NH4 can leach over the few weeks you have it soaking. This will remove the higher than normal level of NH4 and keep things running well.
the 1st week, you should do 3 water changes after the first day set up, say 50-70% and then you can likely relax with 2x a week water changes and 1x a week after 1 month.
The ADA aqua soil I have has been pretty variable.
If you see any variations, change the water and keep doing it until the water stays clear before backing off.
And a few weeks later:
Regards,
Tom Barr
The ADA As is now well cycled, has roots and fungi embedded in it, All I do is fill it and then add lots of stems in the other regions which tend to fill in fast.
As ADA aqua soil has NH4, this helps to cycle the bacteria in the sediment which will help remove the NH4 and start the tank faster. Additionally, upon filling, you should do another quick 90-100% water changes as a lot of NH4 can leach over the few weeks you have it soaking. This will remove the higher than normal level of NH4 and keep things running well.
the 1st week, you should do 3 water changes after the first day set up, say 50-70% and then you can likely relax with 2x a week water changes and 1x a week after 1 month.
The ADA aqua soil I have has been pretty variable.
If you see any variations, change the water and keep doing it until the water stays clear before backing off.
And a few weeks later:
Regards,
Tom Barr