You do need some sort of bacteria source to seed the tank, even if it's a handfull of gravel from an established tank. The problem is FW bacteria is a different animal than SW bacteria. At 1.017, it's SW.
New to brackish - 29g tank questions
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it's cycling
After much agonizing over where to get a good source of bacteria I bought a 20 lb bag of "Ocean Direct" I planned ordering Bio-Spira, but my LFS guy talked me into CaribSea Ocean Direct substrate that contains bacteria. I was totally skeptical but it was about half the cost having the Bio-Spira shipped overnight. So after 3 days my Nitrite has spiked and I'm showing 20 Nitrate. I've cut halfed the ammonia but am hoping to see my Nitrite going down.
After much agonizing over where to get a good source of bacteria I bought a 20 lb bag of "Ocean Direct" I planned ordering Bio-Spira, but my LFS guy talked me into CaribSea Ocean Direct substrate that contains bacteria. I was totally skeptical but it was about half the cost having the Bio-Spira shipped overnight. So after 3 days my Nitrite has spiked and I'm showing 20 Nitrate. I've cut halfed the ammonia but am hoping to see my Nitrite going down.
Thanks! I know it is not quite ecologically correct but I like rocks and have an abundance so I will rotate them often. Hopefully it will provide variety in my GSP's surroundings not a cleaning nightmare for me! Live and learn I suppose... so far I'm really enjoying just learning all about brackish fish keeping. This forum has been indispensable so thanks to you all.
I'm sorry I was critical--your picture hadn't come thru when I posted.
Very nice decor, he should enjoy swimming thru it.
Very nice decor, he should enjoy swimming thru it.
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