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Update

New fish

Yesterday I moved in two fish(a Molly and a July) from a struggling 3 gallon tank. They are looking very happy in there new home. Mitch more active.
Milestone

End of cycle!

Key moment
Both ammonia and nitrite are at zero today, so I’m starting my 24h confirmation test. Starting with 2ppm ammonia and hoping to end with zero ammonia, zero nitrite, and some nitrate. The nitrate may show up through, I think I have anaerobic bacteria l
Update

Ammonia hit 0

Ammonia hit zero today, so I’m re dosing Dr. Tim’s.
Layout change

Fran rearranged

Key moment
Today, Fran rearranged the plants, rocks and wood. She kicked up a little bit of substrate, but it is not very cloudy. All of the plants are looking good.
Milestone

Start of the fish less cycle

Key moment
Adding Seachem Stability, Dr Tim’s Ammonium Chloride, 80 drops which is 2 ppm, and Fritz turbo start 700. The tank water is extremely clear now.
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Start

Key moment
Set up the tank today! We: *Rinsed the tank in water and checked for leaks *Put it on the stand *Added Fluval Stratum substrate *Added spider wood and rocks (hardscape) *Added plants -Added 85% water The substrate releases a lot fo dust that made the