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Originally Posted by goldenmean  Thanks you too Doni.
I had read your thread a couple of times and I just read it again.
I really liked your Citron Goby and the Picassos. The Citron just might make my fishy wishy list.
I liked the way you glued the pvc segments. I would not have thought of that. |
I didn't want any pieces to shift and possibly injure a fish. Especially during a water change when I can be a bit clumsy
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Originally Posted by goldenmean
I understand what you are saying about the whisper powerfilter.
I was concerned if I added a second sponge into the chamber that there would not be enough water flow to be effective. When I buy an Aquaclear should I get a unit rated for a larger tank than my 10g? say a Aquaclear 30 or 50? |
No. I would get an Aquaclear rated for your sized tank. In a QT, you do not want too strong of flow.
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Originally Posted by goldenmean
My other question is about cycling the tank with ammonia as you did.
Is there any special type that you get or any type that I must stay away from? Or is all ammonia created the same? Then how much would you use to start the cycle in a 10g tank? a capful? 1/4 cup? a capful every 2 or 3 days?
I think I remember a conversation between you and Leebca about using fish food along with ammonia? |
Use pure ammonia with no additives. You only need a few drops. Per Lee's suggestion, I added a chunk of homemade mush once a week to feed the organic-eating bacteria
Here is the original link I gathered my info from:
seahorse.org - Cycling a Marine Tank
It has very detailed instructions on how to cycle with the ammonia method.
I will ALWAYS cycle a tank that way. One of my worst fears is having an ammonia and/or nitrite spike in a QT and killing the fish. With this method, I did not have an ammonia or nitrite spike at all even during the cupramine or deworming treatments!!
And yes, I tested twice a day in the beginning and during all treatments. Now that all the treatments have been completed, I only test once a day.
A QT once cycled is a wonderful thing to have. A QT not properly cycled is a deadly dungeon. Take your time and cycle it thoroughly.