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[Rbishop]

Did that tap sample sit out overnight in a shallow dish?

 

[davescube]

tap sample? what do you mean?

 

[davescube]

Before I am going to buy fishes, I have some question to ask here..

--Will african cichlids nip on my background, I heard someone tell me
they will, is that true?
If they dont, will they be fine with my horseface loach and upside-down catfish?

--Can Harlequin Rasbora be kept in a high pH tank?

 

[davescube]

latest update...
*just some temporary fish*

 

[feylind]

i love the little coconut cococabana in the corner! its so adorable

 

[davescube]

Some people use salt water to speed up the process of getting stable pH..
Can I do the same too?

 

[Rbishop]

tap sample? what do you mean?

The tap water sample....

 

[NinjaPenguin]

I'd suggest just doing frequent and regular water changes instead of using additives. Concrete only reaches it's full strength curing potential over 6 to 8 weeks when submersed underwater.

How long did you wait for the concrete to cure in dry air?

 

[davescube]

I have never let them cure in dry air...
The first week is by moisting it with wet towel..
and followed by submersing it underwater..

 

[NinjaPenguin]

I let mine cure in dry air for around 10 days with a light spray of water every 8 hours before submersing and have had very little ph change to worry about. Weekly 30% water changes have kept the parameters stable.

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149957

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152508