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my new 49 Gallon Corner Tank

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by jrow8162, Aug 23, 2009.

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    jrow8162 Thread Starter Member

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    Here is my new 49 Gallon Corner Tank. Trying to get it setup now...
    Corner_Tank.jpg
     
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    Ammonia is .50 and PH is 7.6. Is there anything I should add to the water or should I just give it more time? Its been up for 2 days now...
     
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    dechlorinator such as prime
    instant cycler wouldn't hurt such as tetra safe start
     
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    looks good...what are your stocking plans?
     
    buzz4520, Aug 24, 2009
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    also, what are the nitrate and nitrites reading?
    and another product you can use instead of the Tetra Safe Start would be something along the lines of Bio Spira
    WHEN the tank is fully cycled your readings should be:
    >Ammonia 0
    >Nitrites 0
    >Nitrates (have a reading) and these will be adjusted/lowered through your weekly water changes
    >pH is great, but I'd keep an eye on it as stability is the main focus here
     
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    jrow8162 Thread Starter Member

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    I dont have anything to test Nitrites and Nitrates. I will buy those test kits today. The guy I got the tank from had problems with ammonia. It seems to be dropping more every day. Hopefully i will have it under control in the next few days. I would like to put a few Angelfish in there. Maybe a couple of Cardinal Tetras to go with them. I haven't really decided but i'm leaning more towards the Angelfish.
     
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    I need a replacement bulb for the light and a bigger filter so it may be a while before I can put anything in there.
     
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    Add some Amquil, that stuff works wonders. and some cycle.
     
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    jrow8162 Thread Starter Member

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    With needing the new filter and heater I think I'm gonna just let the water sit a while longer before I add anything. Ammonia is down to .25 as of yesterday so it's getting better.
     
    jrow8162, Aug 25, 2009
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    well if you added some cycle.. it would help it out that much faster to get fish in dair.
     
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    Its looking like i'm gonna have to. Ammonia hasn't changed in a few days. I will try the cycle.
     
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    told ya lol
     
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    jrow8162 Thread Starter Member

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    Its funny. I've never had this much trouble getting one to cycle.
     
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    even with nothing in it??? if there is nothing in it. theres nothign to cycle.
     
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    I'd do the tetra safe start
    can see it and read about it here (is what I used in my 10g when I didn't have time to properly cycle it)--> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=19607&cmpid=03csegb&ref=3312&subref=AA&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=0035721000000" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/p ... 5721000000</a>
     
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    I have 3 danios in there now. Process has officially started. ammonia is almost at zero now. Water has cleared up and all is looking good.
     
    jrow8162, Aug 27, 2009
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    glad to hear all is going well with it!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Aug 28, 2009
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