Woowala Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 They'll make more, and when they do you'll be more prepared. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 Thank you!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcticgypsy Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Check out "Girl Talks Fish" youtube channel. She also works with Aquarium Co-op. she has a great way of explaining the basics, and stocking suggestions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 On 8/15/2024 at 2:51 AM, Arcticgypsy said: Check out "Girl Talks Fish" youtube channel. She also works with Aquarium Co-op. she has a great way of explaining the basics, and stocking suggestions Yeah I agree. One of my fav YTers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 Alright everyone. I got my shipment from ACO today, I ordered two of the sponge filters. I keep getting mixed readings on whether or not I will still need the HoB. what are thoughts on that? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricksonAquatics Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 On 8/16/2024 at 4:53 PM, Lou said: whether or not I will still need the HoB. A plain old sponge filter is perfectly fine and perfect for shrimp. No need for a HOB if you ask me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 @EricksonAquatics right now we have 2 platys and one poor little guppy, 2 AFD, and a snail. There were babies for a very short amount of time. The frogs and the fish seem to really get along. I have been tong feeding the frogs. I definitely put the fish in way to early. But, my real question is, you think a couple amano shrimp would be ok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 Hey everyone! I just wanted to ask another question. My ph is on the low side, water still very soft, and the kh is also low. I've been reading that I should add some baking soda to the water to bring it up? But I can't find best practice for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 You can use crushed coral, it’s much easier and safer than baking soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 @mynameisnobody I didn't have any crushed coral handy but I did add some seashells that I washed off since it's pretty much the same thing, at least the internet said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woowala Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 On 8/18/2024 at 1:41 PM, Lou said: Hey everyone! I just wanted to ask another question. My ph is on the low side, water still very soft, and the kh is also low. I've been reading that I should add some baking soda to the water to bring it up? But I can't find best practice for this. What are the actual numbers for pH, kh, and gh? What are those numbers for your tap/water change water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 Ph was 6.4 kh was in the 0-2 range gh incant remember the number but it is very soft. it's been like that the entire time but today was the first time the ph dropped it's been between 6.8 and 7ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woowala Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Ok, the seashells should keep the pH from dropping further. Just check it in a day or two and see if it's going back up. If it's not, add more shells or crushed coral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 It has already gone back up to around 7 today. I have been trying to check everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woowala Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Nice. If it keeps climbing just remove some shells. I have soft tap water too, about 2 kh and 2 gh. I use rift lake salt to bump the gh up to around 4, and 1/4 tsp baking soda per 5 gallons to bump the kh up to around 4, both added to a mixing bucket to aerate for a day or so before using. I never add either directly to a tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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