knighty76

Hi all!

Well my tank is nearing readiness, been cycling it fishlessly using pure ammonia, the "add and wait" method described in these forums. Seems to be working ok... Ammonia now drops from 4 or 5 PPM to 0 ppm within 12-24 hrs of topping it up, and my Nitrites are gradually beginning to fall!


So, next step is a large water change and buy some fishies!!!

My question is this.. I have a Juwel Rekord 60 tank which holds a little less than 60 litres, which I reckon is around 13 gallons. We're going with a few guppys and tetras initially I think (although final decision is with my gf!!). The tank has an integrated filter in the rear right hand corner. The pump head connects to a tube which brings the water out and dumps it slightly above the water line, causing a fair bit of splash and agitation at the surface.

Will this be sufficient to aerate the tank so my fishies can breathe ok? Or should I look into adding a little air stone?

PS: I should mention we also hope to keep a couple of live plants in the tank, which should help add some O2 to the mix.

Would appreciate the advice!! After all I've spent, I guess a few more quid won't kill me, but electric is getting expensive around these parts!!!

Cheers,
Rich.

Lucy

Hi Rich congrats on the cycling! It wouldn't hurt to add an air stone. I think the bubbles look nice and a lot of fish like to play in them, but I don't think it's a necessity.

I know what you mean about the electric, ours will be going up soon along with our water rates.

Good luck

pinkfloydpuffer

I agree, usually the flow of the filter agitates the surface enough to provide O2 for the fishes.
Congrats on your cycle going well.
Live plants are wonderful, I highly recommend them

knighty76

Thanks for the response guys.. so whilst it may not be a necessity it's defo an option. Again, final decision will rest with the gf but if I tell her they look pretty and the fish like to play in them then I can guess which way it'll go..

Can't wait to get some actual fishies in the tank!!

pinkfloydpuffer

Good luck with your tank!
Can't wait to see pics (hint hint)

cpk

Surface agitation is good alright . but as Lucy said the little fish enjoy the bubbles and they look great , you can have them coming out from an ornament or rock , its another thing for you to play with too !! after all we love to tinker with our tanks or at least i do

Steen16

true true tinker boi