FisbanPico
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Took a water sample to a LFS he tested it for me with a strip test
Water is all clear! Think I should get a second opinion?
Water is all clear! Think I should get a second opinion?
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FisbanPico
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I got a second opinion on my water, here are the results:
pH: 8.0 - 8.2
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: 0ppm
Amonia: 0 - .25ppm
Salinity: 34 sg ~1.025
I bought a thermometer because the water was feeling a bit cold and it turns out my temp is a little low. Now that I have the light on for an hour it is rising @72.5 degrees now.
It looks like I will need to invest in a heater for my tank, now that it is getting colder out. Any suggestions?
pH: 8.0 - 8.2
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: 0ppm
Amonia: 0 - .25ppm
Salinity: 34 sg ~1.025
I bought a thermometer because the water was feeling a bit cold and it turns out my temp is a little low. Now that I have the light on for an hour it is rising @72.5 degrees now.
It looks like I will need to invest in a heater for my tank, now that it is getting colder out. Any suggestions?
FisbanPico
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Picture Update:
Aquarium after running for 1 week.
Aquarium after running for 1 week.
dominga
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Heater for pico
I have this in my pico tank and works great
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3743+18445&pcatid=18445
Marineland Shatterproof Heater
*Durable, shatterproof heater for small aquariums*Heater automatically maintains aquarium water temperature at 78°F*Safety feature shuts off heater if out of aquarium water
I have this in my pico tank and works great
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3743+18445&pcatid=18445
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Marineland Shatterproof Heater
*Durable, shatterproof heater for small aquariums*Heater automatically maintains aquarium water temperature at 78°F*Safety feature shuts off heater if out of aquarium water
FisbanPico
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Diatom Bloom?
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Wow I had a lot of Diatom Growth over the weekend...
Time to add a clean up crew.
Time to add a clean up crew.
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Its to be expected. The tank looks great!
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Looking good! I'm not sure how long the diatom outbreak lasts, but it is a good sign of progression nonetheless. Once you get that heater in there I think you will be within a week or two closer to adding in a snail or two to help with some of the outbreaks.
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Feels nice to actually be doing this the right way! My old roommate never let his tank cycle like this, I don't think. Plus he had a cheap very old lighting fixture...
Patience is golden when it comes to tanks...
Once my heater and lid get here I am going to throw on the clear mounting legs and will be able to sit back and enjoy!!
I hope this Diatom bloom doesn't last to long though, its pretty nasty to look at.
Patience is golden when it comes to tanks...
Once my heater and lid get here I am going to throw on the clear mounting legs and will be able to sit back and enjoy!!
I hope this Diatom bloom doesn't last to long though, its pretty nasty to look at.
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