N NYQYL AC Members Dec 2, 2002 39 0 0 New Jersey Visit site Jan 7, 2003 #11 I put a filter from an existing tank and gravel in the new aquarium for 3 weeks before I put the pleco in.
I put a filter from an existing tank and gravel in the new aquarium for 3 weeks before I put the pleco in.
OrionGirl No freelancing! Aug 14, 2001 14,053 342 143 Poconos Real Name Sheila Jan 7, 2003 #12 Was anything in the tank in those 3 weeks? If not, all the bacteria in the media/filter died off--no food in an empty tank.
Was anything in the tank in those 3 weeks? If not, all the bacteria in the media/filter died off--no food in an empty tank.
F fish dude ruler of alll Jan 6, 2003 85 0 0 44 Visit site Jan 7, 2003 #13 tto much nitrate i think there is too much nitrate... do water changes!