Hi all: I just set up a Marineland Contour 3, with Aquasolum Black Humate substrate, some dwarf hair grass, java fern, and anubias.
Back when I had community and betta tanks, 10 years ago, I had a regular water-change schedule, and I understood the nitrogen cycle, etc., and all that went into maintaining water quality for fish.
Now that I have this little 3 gal plant tank, I am not sure about what to do to maintain it, or what water parameters I should be looking for. In particular:
Back when I had community and betta tanks, 10 years ago, I had a regular water-change schedule, and I understood the nitrogen cycle, etc., and all that went into maintaining water quality for fish.
Now that I have this little 3 gal plant tank, I am not sure about what to do to maintain it, or what water parameters I should be looking for. In particular:
- Water changes: How often and how much?
- Water parameters: Do I need some test kits? What am I looking for? I wasn't sure if this tank will cycle at all, without fish.
- The filter: I'm running it 24/7 now. Is this necessary?