New Member, looking forward to exploring

PittsburghAquarist · 03-13-2010, 11:53 PM

Hi,

I just found the site tonight and look forward to checking it out. It looks active, which is a good thing! I set up a 20 gal freshwater tank about 3 weeks ago and so far have 5 ghost shrimp and, as of earlier this week, 1 rubber nose pleco. Next week I'm going to add 2 small angelfish. Not sure what, if anything, will come after them. Biowheel 150 with custom media and an Auaclear 20 powerhead with filter attachment are keeping the water good.

Oh, I also have 2 contortion vals, 2 bunches of cabomba, 3 bunches of dwarf hairgrass. We'll see how those plants do...I'd like for them to spread a bit.

This summer I'd like to start a 46 gal bow front, but am working on the 20 gal for now.

gypsyfla · 03-14-2010, 11:23 AM

Hello and welcome to the site , Yes it is active which is good to find info needed

petlover516 · 03-14-2010, 06:32 PM

Welcome to the site! But slow down! Your going a little too fast! Did you cycle the tank at least before you put anything in it?

PittsburghAquarist · 03-17-2010, 09:25 AM

I had it up for about a week, with the plants, before adding the ghost shrimp, and then put in the pleco the following week. I haven't added anything since...I decided against the angelfish because they'll get a little too big eventually - I'm leaning toward something smaller that likes cooler water, maybe some variety of tetra. My temp is set at 23 degrees.

I haven't tested the water yet. I don't really want to add chemicals to alter anything...it seems like it should be able to stay in balance by itself. I've been doing a 12% water change two times a week.

GetITCdot · 03-17-2010, 11:43 AM

welcome to the board bro another Pix-burgher

petlover516 · 03-17-2010, 06:33 PM

1week? that could cause real trouble. plants can't cycle the tank any quicker than 2 weeks. what r ur test readings-if u dont have a test, u can buy an API master test kit at any pet store.

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PittsburghAquarist Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2 My location Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 0 Times Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New Member, looking forward to exploring Hi, I just found the site tonight and look forward to checking it out. It looks active, which is a good thing! I set up a 20 gal freshwater tank about 3 weeks ago and so far have 5 ghost shrimp and, as of earlier this week, 1 rubber nose pleco. Next week I'm going to add 2 small angelfish. Not sure what, if anything, will come after them. Biowheel 150 with custom media and an Auaclear 20 powerhead with filter attachment are keeping the water good. Oh, I also have 2 contortion vals, 2 bunches of cabomba, 3 bunches of dwarf hairgrass. We'll see how those plants do...I'd like for them to spread a bit. This summer I'd like to start a 46 gal bow front, but am working on the 20 gal for now.

03-14-2010, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
gypsyfla gypsyfla Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 938 Location: Davie Fl Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 3,304 Times Said "Thanks" 42 Times Was Thanked 194 Times in 181 Posts	Re: New Member, looking forward to exploring Hello and welcome to the site , Yes it is active which is good to find info needed

03-14-2010, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
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PittsburghAquarist Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2 My location Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 0 Times Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New Member, looking forward to exploring I had it up for about a week, with the plants, before adding the ghost shrimp, and then put in the pleco the following week. I haven't added anything since...I decided against the angelfish because they'll get a little too big eventually - I'm leaning toward something smaller that likes cooler water, maybe some variety of tetra. My temp is set at 23 degrees. I haven't tested the water yet. I don't really want to add chemicals to alter anything...it seems like it should be able to stay in balance by itself. I've been doing a 12% water change two times a week.

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