i have a common pleco in my 29 gallon tank but it went through a cycle not even 2-3 weeks ago. will it be ok to go through another one so soon?
hardy fish?
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I'd recommend Black Skirt Tetras. Before I knew about fishless cycling, I simply followed the cycling instructions that came with my "all in one" tank setup. The Black Skirt Tetras not only survived my struggles with ammonia and nitrites, but have thrived. They are now beautiful, with vibrant sheen and nice, dark stripes/skirts, and quite large. (note that this is not an excuse to advocate fishy cycling. If you are on these forums, you have probably read about fishless cycling and it's certainly the way to go. Poisoning your pets is never preferable to just having a little patience.)
For anyone who has fish, and is in the cycling process, or is simply having problems with ammonia, nitrites, or even nitrates, I highly recommend getting a bottle of AMQUEL. This stuff works wonders, and I now exclusively use it as my dechlorinator (it removes chloramines too), so when I make water changes, it also removes any forementioned nitrites. I have not had any problems with ammonia or nitrite since cycling, but it's always better to be safe than sorry, IMO.
If you do decide to use Amquel, be sure to max your filter speed and run an airstone for at least a few hours following the treatment, as the Amquel tends to reduce oxygen levels slighty in the first couple of hours after use.
For anyone who has fish, and is in the cycling process, or is simply having problems with ammonia, nitrites, or even nitrates, I highly recommend getting a bottle of AMQUEL. This stuff works wonders, and I now exclusively use it as my dechlorinator (it removes chloramines too), so when I make water changes, it also removes any forementioned nitrites. I have not had any problems with ammonia or nitrite since cycling, but it's always better to be safe than sorry, IMO.
If you do decide to use Amquel, be sure to max your filter speed and run an airstone for at least a few hours following the treatment, as the Amquel tends to reduce oxygen levels slighty in the first couple of hours after use.
its not a smart idea to tell people to put common plecos in a 55 gal or putting them in a 29 gal. common plecos are monster fish. they get to be 26 inch maybe a little bigger.
Really?
You might be correct, I cannot say one way or the other, since I only have fake plants in my aquarium. The bottle states that it's harmless to fish and plant life, and that there is no risk for overdose.
I'm glad you mentioned that, however, because I am planning to start a 20 gal. long tank with plants, and I'd hate to unknowingly melt all my plants. It sounds like a bit of experimentation is in order.
Thanks for the reply!
plah831 (who isn't here anymore) said that when she added it to her planted tank, it melted her ancharis, and java moss in another instance. she said it only harmed these two, her other hard leaved plants were fine.Mr_Obsidian said:
I've found Jack Dempseys and Red Tailed Barbs that are the same size (about 2 inches) in the same tank at my LPS.
Will they be ok together in my 55 gallon tank untill I can build my 250 gallon tank in about 6-9 months?
I want to put 3 barbs and 1 dempsey in the tank.
Will they be ok together in my 55 gallon tank untill I can build my 250 gallon tank in about 6-9 months?
I want to put 3 barbs and 1 dempsey in the tank.
