10 gallon project

[LeoTheLakerBetta]

RedRaz you said it wayy better; I kind of overdid it sorry lol!

[RedRaz]

Originally Posted by LeoTheLakerBetta

RedRaz you said it wayy better; I kind of overdid it sorry lol!

You said it perfectly! ;)

[RedRaz]

You should also test your tap water to see what the pH is normally. Mine is at 6.6 but when I condition the water it is at 7.6. Kinda helps to know what affects your water levels.

Are you planning to cycle your tank?

Oh I almost forgot with the baffle have some thing weighted at the end that hangs off the tank. That might help keep it in place. That video I posted on your FB post kinda shows you how it would look.

[Alcemistnv]

mine is normally at 7.2 :)

And thanks you guys ^^ For some reason I was worried the tank was worse because of the pH level. I understand that the ammonia should be under 1, but I never knew about the pH.

I am planning on doing a fish-in cycle. It worked with the 5 gallon, so it should work this time. Unfortunately, my hornwort is DEAD. I found too many snails on it to be happy, and the plants from Petco cost $7.99 a piece.. -.-

[LeoTheLakerBetta]

Originally Posted by RedRaz

You said it perfectly! ;)

Lol thanks

Originally Posted by Alcemistnv

mine is normally at 7.2 :)

And thanks you guys ^^ For some reason I was worried the tank was worse because of the pH level. I understand that the ammonia should be under 1, but I never knew about the pH.

I am planning on doing a fish-in cycle. It worked with the 5 gallon, so it should work this time. Unfortunately, my hornwort is DEAD. I found too many snails on it to be happy, and the plants from Petco cost $7.99 a piece.. -.-

That's the only downside with live plants; they can die or they can have a ton of snails. Or both :/ Sadly, for me I didn't know I should've quarantined my new live plant and now I am still dealing with those pesky snails. Oh well, good luck with cycle!

[RedRaz]

No worries. So many things it can be a bit confusing. ;) Oh okay that be good then. Espcially because you have done it before. Oh yeah I bought hornwort from there too and yes way too many snails. Awww that is too bad. $7.99 is a lot. :(

[Alcemistnv]

Originally Posted by LeoTheLakerBetta

Lol thanks


That's the only downside with live plants; they can die or they can have a ton of snails. Or both :/ Sadly, for me I didn't know I should've quarantined my new live plant and now I am still dealing with those pesky snails. Oh well, good luck with cycle!

Thanks :)

Originally Posted by RedRaz

No worries. So many things it can be a bit confusing. ;) Oh okay that be good then. Espcially because you have done it before. Oh yeah I bought hornwort from there too and yes way too many snails. Awww that is too bad. $7.99 is a lot. :(

I got my hornwort from a pet store for $3 less ;)

Does anyone know when I should add my cories? :<

[RedRaz]

Maybe wait til tomorrow? Just so the tank has time to settle. I never did a fish in cycle before though. Did you use aged water?

[Alcemistnv]

I actually didn't used aged water, just the water from the tub.

Should I wait to add Jingles as well tomorrow, or longer? Or should I just put him in there tomorrow/tonight?

[RedRaz]

Yeah I would wait til tomorrow night. Just to make sure the water has been fully dechlorinated and what not. I would also test the water again tomorrow to make sure the levels are good. Maybe pm OFL to make sure. I'm still learning about all this as well so would hate to tell you the wrong thing.