Emergency!!!

[nshockeyplaya]

Well after a long wait and a lot of patience (Almost lost it ) the wait is finnally over.(47 days) Tested my water today and my readings were Ammonia: around .1(will be 0 by tommorow, i added a tblesppon of ammonia rescently is why its at .1) nitrite:0 and nitrates between 40 and 60. So now i think im going to do a water change of about 40-50%, sound right

So happy im done cant wait to get my fish

 

[MyDogIsJealousOfMyFish]

Congratulations When I finished my fishless cycle I was able to put a full load in with no problems. What kind of fish are you planning to put in.

 

[nshockeyplaya]

Thanks, I plan on putting in 1 Oscar, 3 Balas, 4 Clown Loaches, 1 Black Shark, and a Honduran Red Point (if i can find one)

 

[nc_nutcase]

that's just dumb, you should put in all Oscars.

 

[nshockeyplaya]

Good 1, i dont over stock my tank consideringa 125 is only big enough for 2-3 oscars let alone 1 pacu

 

[nshockeyplaya]

Sorry lol i overreacted, i just get defensive when it comes to pple calling my fish choice dumb. But i still overreacted sorry, no hard feelings.

 

[FrAnK3333]

Nice choice on the clown loaches. Have some ich meds. jus incase they get it. Better safe then sorry.

 

[nshockeyplaya]

Ahead of ya lol, i have some already. I think they should be fine as my water is slightly acidic and i heard they like that better. I think they should be fine, at least lets hope

 

[FrAnK3333]

I hope too, I love clown loaches. You should fall in love with them too. Plus they live 20+ years so....

 

[nshockeyplaya]

Yea they seem pretty cool, but i like black sharks better. There so cool, but im getting both

 

[nc_nutcase]

no offense taken at all... I should have clarified... it was a build off another thread a similiar post was made... building on the joke not striking back... and your fish choice is by no means dumb, extremely cool actually...

 

[nshockeyplaya]

Thanks, i was looking at ur pics for ur pond, GL with that my friend.

 

[nc_nutcase]

Thanks... between work, working on the pond, taking care of existing animals (including my rare Cuban Female Human aka my girlfriend Stephanie) and general home responsibilities... (and babbling on here WAY too much) it's about killing me... but well worth it!

PS - if your considering getting a Rare Cuban Female Girlfriend RECONSIDER! They take a ton of up keep and talk about unpredictable mood swings!!

 

[nshockeyplaya]

Ill keep that in mind.

 

[nshockeyplaya]

So u guys think a 40-50% water change would move those nitrates down enough?

OO ya and should i wait till right before i get the fish to do the water change or do it a day before and feed it a little ammonia before i get the fish??