Hello, I have just cycled my tank and am eager to start stocking but i have a couple of questions I want to ask you guys.
For reference my tank is a planted 10g. My parameters are Ammonia 0ppm, Nitrites 0ppm, Nitrates 20ppm, PH 7.5. KH 40ppm, GH 180ppm
No CO2 or fertz, my substrate is a bottom layer of Sera Floredepot and top layer of Activ-Flora. Light for 8hrs a day
Do I water change now? and by how much? and will that hurt my nitrates if its at 20ppm?
After each water change, do I have to add bacteria every time?
I want to add Amano Shrimp as the first introductory inhabitants, can I go ahead and put 5 or do I have to start little like 2 or 3?
During Cycling some of my plants either died or is yellowing (mostly my hairgrass) I bought some Seachem root tabs and a bottle of API leaf zone, can I start adding them now or will that start to cause excess nutrients/ raise nitrites or ammonia?
and is it okay to scrape off the algae in the glass or is that bad or should I leave it for algae eaters?
its been a hell of a month and I appreciate the help I received before and appreciate anyone taking the time to read this and answer my questions.
Here is a picture of my tank the first week of Cycling (Feb 4)
And picture 2 & 3 are from Yesterday (I know Im not the best at aquascaping)