Recent content by tomdaven

Thanks, slight delay in finishing the pond, due to the crazy heat. Hope to finish by the end of the week once it cools down. Not planning on having a filter at the moment, going to try and put lots of plants in and see how it goes. The fish are tiny so barely produce any waste. Have got a...

Thanks!

Hi, I've got a small 60L coldwater tank inside with 10 white cloud minnows, it has a small pebble substrate, small filter and aerator. I've built an 860L above ground pond which i'm going to start filling up and the plan is to transfer the minnows over and add some more eventually. I've got...

Looks great, what size basket are you using? I've just bought a Nymphaea ALBA Water Lily.

Yes pond will be bigger, used the Volume Calculator on the Forum but completely misread it. Going to be closer to 450L.

Thanks, appreciate the advice.

Hi, I've got a 65L cold water tank cycled and running for 4 months now. I'm creating an above ground pond in the garden at the moment which should be around 130L. I have a spare sponge for my filter. If i place this in my tank, how long should i leave it in before it will be useful for cycling...

I'm guessing you have to add holes to let air in, pictures aren't too clear?

White cloud minnows, so they're up the top all the time. Seem to do quite a bit of chasing around.

Thanks, going to order one of those.

Hi, Did a water change yesterday and filled the tank literally right to the top. I've not been using the lid as i only have fake plants and no lighting setup. Unfortunately one of my WCMM ended up on the floor during the night, presumably jumped out the tank. I've put the lid back on for now...

I've learnt so much since buying my tank and joining this forum, but one thing I've learnt is that being patient is definitely key. After 26 days my tank has tested zero for Ammonia and Nitrite (within 24hrs of a full dose of Ammonia). Due to get my fish tomorrow (after the big water change!)...

Hi, I'm just coming towards the end of my fishless cycle, using Dr Tims Ammonia and Dr Tims Bacteria in a 64L. It took me 16 days to get my first Ammonia reading of zero. Sure someone with more experience than me will advise you about the rest of your query.

Thanks that's very reassuring. So you believe i am at Stage 2? Also I put the wrong link in https://www.fishforums.net/threads/high-nitrites-low-ammonia-what-to-do-next.479800/ where you suggested to another member to do the water change to drop the Nitrite.

Hi again, Onto day 14 of the cycle and just after some advice. At day 10 my Ammonia dropped and the Nitrite shot up (just like in the graph on the forum). But then the Nitrite stayed very high for the next few days. I was concerned it would stall the cycle as it was too high (bright fuchsia...