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Ps: just checked parametres and pH is now hovering around 6 from what I can tell, ammonia is at between 0.5- 1 ppm and after a week still no Nitrites showing.... should I add some bicarb soda/ coral piece or just let it be as is and hope pH not to low for the BB....I really hate this part of...

Hi there and thank you for the great message of support and your information. If not every other day, how often would one do a water change? on ADA site they mention to do large water changes every day...so would once a week doing 50% be the right amount or should I keep an eye on Ammonia and...

Thank you so much! yes, we are thrilled with the layout....just hope all the plants start growing!! ha ha... It was a real neck breaker getting everything in there due to the limited space and the awful little hole on the top...took me 3 days to get it right.... Thank you again for the lovely...

Hi guys. Well, the re-scape has been done and I am rather thrilled with it. Can't wait for things to get growing a bit and this ammonia to clear up a tad... One question though regarding this ADA soil, I have had readings ranging from 0.25 ppm to 4ppm of ammonia in the last week and yet no...

Well, all I can say is best of luck. I am certainly no expert but if you need help please feel free to ask....I found that with my Edge it was hard even with just a sand substrate, but....we got there in the end after making a few mistakes.... Thank you so much also for the well wishes....got...

Thank you for your reply Gruntle. Yes, in theory, yes but what concerns me is the fact that ADA has so much ammonia that it may overwhelm my filter's bacterial colony and also my native tap water Kh being so low...will the cycle stall and stay in limbo? my Ph in the tank is 7-7.2 Ph, tap water...

Thank you so much! That is just terrific motivation. Will indeed keep up with updates and am hoping Byron will chime in soon with his amazing knowledge and advice. Thank you once again... Very kind.

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I remember Byron was most helpful last time, I was more curious about the specifics of the ADA amazonia soil cycling but will indeed look that up. Thank you,

Hi everyone. Glad to be back here. I remember last time how generous you all were in advice given to such a "newbie". Well...2 years later my Fluval Edge has been a great success and has brought many great moments, baby shrimp, baby Cherry barbs, all very motivating. I have you guys to thank for...

Thank you, and yes, will keep a gap of air...need it for the frogbit as well...

I see, of course...forgot about ammonium. I will research more on where to get these mini fish. Hard to find here.Thank you Byron...updates soon.

Thanks Byron. One question though...would not adding a group of 5 or 6 of whatever overwhelm the system? I mean, would the ammonia not get crazy high all of a sudden? and if so, what would one do to bring it down? I am sure a large WC would do it but at the risk of sounding lazy, I would hate to...

Yes, I see what you mean. Could I add Corydoras? maybe 2 to keep substrate clean? And in regard to fish stocks, how many to add? I would rather have one substantial school of one type than a mis mash of different things....I would feel it more harmonious that way....your thoughts?   And, as far...