Hello From N Ireland

[Old Betta]

Hello,

This is all new to me so please forgive if I'm not doing this correctly.

Recently purchased a 94l Interpet aquarium to set up as a tropical freshwater aquarium.

Have run the usual water test for leaks for a week...none apparent.

So on Saturday added aquarium sand & 4 basic plants...after testing Ph levels at 7.5...very surprising!

All looking well, although water a little cloudy, but expect this to clear by weekend.

So with basic introduction done...

TTFN

 

[minnnt]

Welcome to the forum. Are you doing a fishless cycle?

 

[TropicalLad21]

Welcome to the forum

 

[colleen0309]

Good morning and welcome to the forum! We have a great beginners section on this forum. Give it a good read. Lots of good info in there for you.

 

[This Old Spouse]

Please do read through the beginner's section (you can click on the link in my signature below) before adding any fish.

 

[Old Betta]

Totally fishless for about two weeks now...

If PH reading remain stable and nitrate levels are acceptable I would hope to add six tetras over the course of the weekend. But, will not risk it if water etc is not right.

The four plants that I introduced on Sunday appear to be happy with new roots going down into the sand/gravel.

Reading a lot on the internet about co2...so keeping close eye on plant colour etc.

All advice/comments welcome.

 

[minnnt]

Are you adding ammonia to your tank?

 

[micko]

Hello and welcome?

Where abouts in N.I are you from?
If you've not yet started a fishless cycle I can donate some mature media to you if your close to me.

 

[Xraymark]

Welcome.

From Belfast myself and I'm doing a fishless cycle at moment. You had best read the beginners section before introducing fish. I lost 20 fish before joining this forum.

 

[Roseanna]

Hello and welcome!

I'm new here too, from Belfast myself

 

[micko]

Good to see more members from N.I

 

[Old Betta]

Yes, fishless cycle with lots of monitoring of water & much testing. All has gone well..so far.

 

[Old Betta]

With the fishless cycle I used Interpet Filter Start & Fresh Start. and API Accu-Clear.

I know some members recommend anything from 30 days to 70 days for a cycle...I used a 20 day cycle with lots of monitoring & testing before adding planting and lately stock.

What stock I have added has been settleing in well with no adverse affects.

However, testing & monitoring continuing.

 

[nez2768]

great to be here...from norn iron too

 

[Old Betta]

Good to find others from NI...what are your setups?

Just got given a Siamese Fighter today and have rather gingerly added him to my 94 L community tank.

If anything he has settled down nicely...no fights! not even with his reflection.

He appears to like resting/hiding in the Lilaeposis, which as far as I can find out is something they do.

Anyone out there got any advice?