djbrist

I have finished planting, and am letting the tank settle in, all parameters look good (my profile is up to date),but unsure of hardness. I'm just opening up to ideas for new inhabitants, go ahead throw some out there...


http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/me...10-gallon.html

Thanks.

Shawnie

the tank looks awesome!!!!!!!! looks great for some neon tetras and maybe some ghost shrimp (my tank in the near future!!) but how did you cycle it so fast in a month with a fish in it?

Amanda

betta!
Maybe some cories or ottos.

djbrist

I put zebra in just few days ago, used gravel and some water from 30 gal., and fish food, some snails came along too. /as i was doing water changes every other day 1 gallon after I took readings, saww ammonia go up then nitrites 7 days later? then they went down and low nitrate readings last 5 days or so. Seems to be right, no?

Shawnie

could be right...what are the ammonia and nitrite reading now?

AlyeskaGirl

I'd go with Rasboras and Dwarf Gourmai!

djbrist

Now you got me worried Shawnie, here is brand new just finished 5 min. ago: w/picture

ammonia 0 doesn't look green or tinted green
nitrite 0

http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/me...arium-025.html

I have to admit that I did cycle my 30 gal. with zebras per Petco, but I did check water daily and did changes 4-5 times week 3 gallons,(before i found fishlore), BUT now I want to go fishless and LFS (who uses u/g in all his tanks) told me to use gravel from established 30 gal. for my 10, and to start with water from it too. Man i don't want to hurt the guy AGAIN.

Shawnie

im sorry!!!!!!! I dont mean to make you worry at all ...just was curious how it happened so fast great job!!! and amazing tank setup

djbrist

Thx Shawnie.

agabr123

here are some more suggestions that may help you
Work In Progress: Freshwater Community Stocking List

pinky93

neon tetras and ghost shrimp would be great!

djbrist

Thanks Alex, I knew I'd seen that thread before somewhere, lot's of ideas....I have lots to think about...

agabr123

no problem hope it was helpful!

jgon_

Really nice looking tank! Is that wisteria in the background? Watch out, it grows fast!

djbrist

Yes, I thought about it and researched, knowing I'd be pruning alot, but I think it's worth it, I like the variation in texture. They had to sub part of the order, and so included extra: 5 stems difformis, and 3 balsamica. Thanks again.

djbrist

Thanks for the idea of ghost shrimp, I now have a "blue banded ghost", and it seems very happy, loves the cave in the driftwood. It has the coolest eyes, I bet they can see 360. Thanks again. But I'm still taking suggestions on 1 or 2 tankmates.

Crimsonbull57

3 cory's or otos and 2 gourami'ss or killi's and some shrimp would look nice
awesome tank too

djbrist

Thanks for the suggestion, as amatter of fact I am leaning toward a pair of Sparkling Gourami, lfs says he'll have some in about a month... Btw, Welcome to Fishlore! I don't think I've seen you around, make sure you introduce yourself in the "Welcome to Fishlore"catagory http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/welcome-fishlore/

You're gonna like it here lots.