Recent content by Micko50

It’s a 180L (approx 130 after plants, decorations and substrate) with a 600 l/hr pump. Gives a slight disturbance if the surface

I have dwarf and regular gouramis, pleccos, ottos, 2 Bolivian rams and 3 clown loach. the tester is new and was calibrated at the store

Thanks for that, I’ll do that and see how it goes

I have been doing the water changes every week and it goes up with the fresh water and 4-5 days later it's back in the low 5's. I have tested my water source and it was 7.4pH The planted tank would be around 35% of the volume.

Hello, Wondering if anyone can help me with my problem with my pH. My pH levels have dropped significantly over the last 6-8 weeks. I bought a digital pH reader and the last reading was 5.2. It was always around 7.5 previously. I have noticed the tetras and barbs in particular now hang around...

I haven't yet but I will tomorrow when I do a tank water test.

I am happy that the plants are taking the ammonia and I'm not seeing any nitrites or nitrates. Ideally would like the dual removal system of plants and an established BB colony. But if the plants work, then I will keep adding plants as I go until my ecosystem is well established. Perhaps the BB...

Thanks for your advice - will definitely keep testing and will hold off on more fish for now. With the guppies - lesson learnt. Will aim to stock soft water species from now on.

Thanks for your response - the plants are the only reason I could come up with why the cycle hasn't started. I'll continue to monitor the levels and be patient - it's only been 4 weeks so far. May have to harden the water up a bit - hopefully the guppy's can acclimatise.

Hey everyone, I just have a question i'm hoping you can answer. I am a newbie and have just started my first tank set up. I got the Juwel Rio 180L with their standard filter media and pump set up. Added API Quickstart and planned to do a fish-less cycle. Went to my local aquarium to get some...