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Hi There, Any advise on cycling a betta tank? Im a bit nervous about putting household ammonia (only amm + water 9.0% w/w) in and doing a fishless cycle. At the same time i dont want to plonk the betta in and doing water changes daily just hoping for the best. The readings are low when i...

Im doing this too so would also be keen to fin this out Ben

Bought the boots ammonia but i have done some more test readings and ammonia now @ 0.25ppm. wahoo! Nitrite/Nitrate still @ 0ppm but im started a least. May hold off with the ammonia and see how i get on with the natural cycle first. Thanks for advice so far. If there is any other input or...

Im UK based so i will nip to boots tonight! Going to change the filter aswell as its to noisy. Have a Hagen mini elite and going to change to a stingray 5 so its probably good the filter hasnt started the cycle. I use the stingray 10 in my other aquarium and its much quieter. Waterdrop - thanks...

Ok, sounds good. I might leave the current filter as it is then. Where can i get pure ammonia from though. I know almost all household products/chemicals are extremely unsuitable. Is my lfs likely to have it? Obviously im really aiming for a fishless cycle as the only fish in the tank will be...

Hi Waterdrop, Thanks for your response. I have had this tank running now for just under 3 months. It is fully stocked and i am having constant 0ppm ammonia readings (i use the seachem constant alert product back up by weekly/bi-weekly API master test kit) I suppose in the long scheme of...

Ok. have my 15l betta tank all set-up. Soaked the filter sponge in my currently cycled tank for a day or so (probably didnt do anything but thought would give it a go). Also added a plastic moss ball ornament from my cycled tank. Heater @ 26.5C Filter: Hagen mini elite (<20l) Sprinkled a few...

Im not much help as a bit of a newbie but i do know the answer to your guppy question - yes the males will be fine. I kept 3 males and they were fine together, then added a male lyretail guppy and that was fine too. They love swimming around together. Good Luck, Ben

The only thing i am worried about is overcrowding, would a group of corys not overstock my tank? Or do they have a lower bioload? Thanks for your advice.

Hi there, I have two small peices of bogwood im preparing for my betta tank. Its currently soaking in a bucket but do i need to treat the water in that bucket with a tap water dechlorinator so it doesnt soak up the chlorines in the water or does this not matter? How long is it a advised to...

Just a minor amount of algae - nothing big. A few orangey coloured bits on the front of tank (about 1cm areas x 2/3). Rubs off quickly with a scrubber. Just thought algea eaters might be something to add without having toom uch of an impact on filter - or at least thats what im trying to...

See images below. Its taken 2 1/2 months slowly but now is fully stocked. Although i am tempted to put an algae eater of some sorts in there? Do they affect the bioload much - dont want to ruin the tank. Any suggestions appreciated. Stock: 2 x Honey Gourami (Pair) - Honey(F) & Marmalade(M) 3 x...

Hi elena, This is the readign of my old tank. I havent filled the new one yet - just taking in the advice (and going to find a nice ornament/cave this weekend in lfs. Thanks for all the replies. keep them coming. Ben

Ok, so i have started setting up my new male betta tank (picture to follow later today). I already have a 35L community tank with 2 Honey Gourami, 3 Blue Male Guppies & 1 silvery blue male lyretail guppy. So far i have: Aqua One Cube (15L - 25x25x25cm) Hagen Mini elite filter (up to 20l) Hagen...

Just bought a new tank - Aqua one Cube 25 (25x25x25c - 16L) This will be just for my long awaited betta & maybe a few shrimp. Just wanted opinion on the best substrate type (if there is one)? Is there anything Bettas do/dont like in particular. Thanks Ben - OOPs! Wrong section, sorry can a...