by Lucas Treutel
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Stock your new aquarium with only a few hardy fish, and feed them sparingly. Wait approximately a month before adding any more fish. Treat your aquarium with bio enhancer, which immediately introduces healthy bacteria into your aquarium.
Your best bet is to stock a few fish at a time to see how your tank reacts – if it reacts well, you can add a few more. Resist fully stocking your tank in a single go, even if your tank has completed its nitrogen cycle and the beneficial bacteria in the aquarium are established. Only add a maximum of two fish per week.Apr 24, 2020
What is the nitrogen cycle and why is it so important?
You may have heard the terms biological cycle, nitrification process or break-in cycle. Don’t get confused, these all refer to the same thing I cover in this guide – the nitrogen cycle.
What happens if you don’t cycle your aquarium?
The nitrogen cycle is a funny thing in that it’s going to happen whether you want it to or not.
Why do nitrates rise in aquariums?
As your nitrite levels decline, you notice that the nitrate levels rise. This is because the bacteria that eat nitrites give off a new chemical – nitrate. [ 2] Nitrates are the final product of the nitrogen cycle. And, they are relatively harmless to your aquarium, at least in small amounts.
Why do nitrites rise?
This is because the bacteria that eat the ammonia give off a new chemical – nitrite. [ 1]
How much ammonia is in 100 gallons of water?
At the time of writing this, one level teaspoon of Fritz Ammonia per 100 gallons of water will give you an ammonia level of 4 parts per million (ppm).
How to cycle an aquarium?
How to cycle your aquarium the easy way. There are two ways to cycle your aquarium: Fishless cycle – A beginner-friendly and harmless method to cycle your aquarium. Fish-in cycling – Recommended only for experts because this method could potentially kill your fish.
What is the nitrogen cycle?
The nitrogen cycle is an invisible process. The only way to truly understand what is happening inside your tank is to test for it. And, the most popular way to do that is with an aquarium test kit.
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