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I would actually transport the filter media without too much water. Just make sure it stays damp. Lack of oxygen is the big killer for filter bacteria so access to aerial O2 is actually a good thing, as long as it doesn't dry out completely.
 
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I would actually transport the filter media without too much water. Just make sure it stays damp. Lack of oxygen is the big killer for filter bacteria so access to aerial O2 is actually a good thing, as long as it doesn't dry out completely.
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Thanks, good tip. When I did it I just left a little in the bottom and sealed the bag. ;)

May as well post fish pics. From google as some of them I've given to work.

Furcata Rainbow. Males look awesome.
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Lyretail Killi. One of, if not the, longest living killifish.
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Halfbanded Spiny. If you're looking for a small spiny this is the one!
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Best of the stock from the marine

Fu manchu lionfish. Tons of character, stays small.
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White ribbon eel. Not actually a ribbon eel, but a type of moray. Stays small compared to others.
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Lovely fish those lemon tetras. Might have to keep a look out for them myself.

The GH in my tank is slowly increasing, which is pleasing. Once it reaches around 50mg, I'll probably add some rams (bolivian or german, most likely). We'll see.
 
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adam98150 said:
Obviously he needs to dose the tank before the media goes back in. And I already said remove the media and place in bags. That advice works for any type of filter, it's pretty self explanatory.
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My apologies. I must have misread your post.

However, I still recommend a few days of prime treatment to be doubly safe.
 
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Ammonia was off the scale. I only have strips to test the other things but I'll let you know later...last I checked they were in good standing...its just the ammonia.

No fish yet.
 
Ok. First thing I would do would be a 50% water change. Try and get that ammonia down to the 2-3ppm level. You need ammonia to cycle, but too much will stall your cycle, as will a very high PH.

What ammonia are you adding to cycle with?

Also, ditch the test strips. They are notoriously inaccurate. The API freshwater master kit would be a good one to get. All the tests in one handy package.

Once the ammonia is down and you want to get started, I would be tempted to undertake a 7 days course of Seachem Stability. There are a lot of so called filter starters out there, but this one is without doubt the best. You may not be fully cycled by the end of the 7 day period but you will be a hell of a lot closer than if you was to just rely on the Nitrobactor bacteria forming naturally. The ammonia ones are OK, but the nitrite ones take ages.
 
Cool, shall do the water change. I had the intention of getting a liquid test kit when I get money so I'll do that also.

We was adding fish food to get things going, but we stopped that seeing as the ammonia is on the silly scale.
 
Delvis said:
Cool, shall do the water change. I had the intention of getting a liquid test kit when I get money so I'll do that also.

We was adding fish food to get things going, but we stopped that seeing as the ammonia is on the silly scale.
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That could well be your problem right there. It's hard to guage how much ammonia you will get from fish food. Very easy to put too much in.

A much better option would be this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kleen-Off-5...413808450&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=Jeyes+ammonia

Get that and a 5ml dosing syringe from the chemist and there are calculators online which tell you exactly how many ml's you need to go from one level to another. This is one http://www.fishforums.net/aquarium-calculator.htm
 
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I have a 2 yr old and my wife suggested she would quite like a gold fish. Looking on ebay I noticed there are some picture frame tanks that are not very deep (front to back) and would go quite nicely on the wall.
something like http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aquarium-wall-mounted-fish-tank-BLACK-HF02-5-Year-Guarantee-BLACK-/390527870647?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item5aed4666b7

Are these ok? any tips on what to buy for it?
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No. 110ml is scandalously narrow and imo, they should not even be sold as aquariums. More suitable as an aqua garden. And as for goldfish in it! Extremely cruel.
 
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robfosters said:
That could well be your problem right there. It's hard to guage how much ammonia you will get from fish food. Very easy to put too much in.

A much better option would be this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kleen-Off-5...413808450&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=Jeyes+ammonia

Get that and a 5ml dosing syringe from the chemist and there are calculators online which tell you exactly how many ml's you need to go from one level to another. This is one http://www.fishforums.net/aquarium-calculator.htm
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Thanks bud :)
 
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