Guppy Fry 2

[gamwar]

Hia all,
I am going to be given some Guppy fry from a teacher at school soon.
I went out to get the tank on saturday and I am putting the water, filter and heater in tonight. (11.1 imperial gallons - tank size).
The tank came as a "tropical fish strter kit" and I got some free "stress coat" and "stress zyme". Do I have to keep on buying the same type of dechorinator or can I use any. and if I use this "stress zyme - improves the development of your biological filter to keep your aquarium clean" do I have to keep on buying it and topping it up.
and also when can I get the Guppy's.
Thank you soooo mcuh,
Gamwar xxxx

 

[demonmagus]

stress zyme is kinda useless I think

the dechlorinator can be any brand

and about the filter

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showto...ishless+cycling

this will take around 4 weeks

You must buy a test kit, in England an API master freshwater test kie will be around £18, and is the best thing you can buy

 

[gamwar]

stress zyme is kinda useless I think

the dechlorinator can be any brand

and about the filter

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showto...ishless+cycling

this will take around 4 weeks

You must buy a test kit, in England an API master freshwater test kie will be around £18, and is the best thing you can buy

I know that it is advisable to cycle a tank before adding fish. But the fry are currently in a glass beaker at school. No gravel no heater no filter nothing just the beaker. and a few drops of declorinator. HELP!!!!

 

[demonmagus]

ah, do you know anyone with mature filter media?

that would be insta-cycle, I believe there is a mature media donor list on this forum

 

[LiveLifeGoJump]

I know that it is advisable to cycle a tank before adding fish. But the fry are currently in a glass beaker at school. No gravel no heater no filter nothing just the beaker. and a few drops of declorinator. HELP!!!!

If that's the case it would be better to be in a cycling tank. You would need to keep a close eye on ammonia & nitrite & do regular water changes. That has got to be better for them than present conditions.

Post area you live in and someone may be able to give you mature media, and have a look on this forum for the thread regarding the 'mature media donor list '. Find it here.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=150631

 

[gamwar]

I know that it is advisable to cycle a tank before adding fish. But the fry are currently in a glass beaker at school. No gravel no heater no filter nothing just the beaker. and a few drops of declorinator. HELP!!!!

If that's the case it would be better to be in a cycling tank. You would need to keep a close eye on ammonia & nitrite & do regular water changes. That has got to be better for them than present conditions.

Post area you live in and someone may be able to give you mature media, and have a look on this forum for the thread regarding the 'mature media donor list '. Find it here.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=150631

I have another tropical tank at home it has been running for about 7 months and all the fish seem fine. However I have already filled up the new tank with dechlorinated water.

 

[gamwar]

I know that it is advisable to cycle a tank before adding fish. But the fry are currently in a glass beaker at school. No gravel no heater no filter nothing just the beaker. and a few drops of declorinator. HELP!!!!

If that's the case it would be better to be in a cycling tank. You would need to keep a close eye on ammonia & nitrite & do regular water changes. That has got to be better for them than present conditions.

Post area you live in and someone may be able to give you mature media, and have a look on this forum for the thread regarding the 'mature media donor list '. Find it here.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=150631

I have another tropical tank at home it has been running for about 7 months and all the fish seem fine. However I have already filled up the new tank with dechlorinated water.

and what could I add from an existing tank that would instantly cycle the tank???

 

[LiveLifeGoJump]

If you could put some of the filter media (sponge or whatever) from your cycled tank into the filter of the new tank it will give it a good kick start (creating a cloned tank). No more than half or you could cause a mini cycle in your old tank.

Adding water from old tank isn't much use as the 'good bacteria' live in the filter & not the water.

 

[gamwar]

If you could put some of the filter media (sponge or whatever) from your cycled tank into the filter of the new tank it will give it a good kick start (creating a cloned tank). No more than half or you could cause a mini cycle in your old tank.

Adding water from old tank isn't much use as the 'good bacteria' live in the filter & not the water.

Oh ok,
I heard that putting some gravel from another tank into the new filter would work the same. is this true?

 

[PaulasPets]

yes, the bacteria attach to the gravel as well, so that would be a good thing to do.

 

[LiveLifeGoJump]

yes, the bacteria attach to the gravel as well, so that would be a good thing to do.

It will help but the filter media is the best option & add the gravel to help. Don't just rely on the gravel unless there is no alternative.

 

[gamwar]

yes, the bacteria attach to the gravel as well, so that would be a good thing to do.

It will help but the filter media is the best option & add the gravel to help. Don't just rely on the gravel unless there is no alternative.

what type of filter media?
because my new tank has a much smaller filter only enough space for one sponge!!!

 

[LiveLifeGoJump]

If your big tank has more then one sponge in it then just transfer one into the new filter. If it's just one big sponge then is it posible to cut it in 2? Make it so that the piece you cut off fits the new filter.

You may be able to use the sponge that came with the new filter to replace the piece you took to clone the tank. If not then get a new sponge (for your old filter), cut that in 2 the same & use one of the new sponge pieces in the old filter to replace the bit you took.

That way when you clean the old filter you only rinse one piece each time so as not to loose too much bacteria.

 

[gamwar]

If your big tank has more then one sponge in it then just transfer one into the new filter. If it's just one big sponge then is it posible to cut it in 2? Make it so that the piece you cut off fits the new filter.

You may be able to use the sponge that came with the new filter to replace the piece you took to clone the tank. If not then get a new sponge (for your old filter), cut that in 2 the same & use one of the new sponge pieces in the old filter to replace the bit you took.

That way when you clean the old filter you only rinse one piece each time so as not to loose too much bacteria.

what type of sponge?
-blue
-green
-black
-white

 

[LiveLifeGoJump]

what type of sponge?
-blue
-green
-black
-white

What type of filters have you got? (old & new).