In my 55 gallon non-planted tank, I use de-chlorinator
and a nitrate reducer. The nitrate reducer lets me be lazy, so I don't have to do water changes very often at all. I use a Fluval 403
canister filter, floss
in the top, peat
in the middle, and more floss in the bottom. I don't use carbon
because I don't see any point in it if you don't have cloudiness or water color issues.
and a nitrate reducer. The nitrate reducer lets me be lazy, so I don't have to do water changes very often at all. I use a Fluval 403 canister filter, floss in the top, peat in the middle, and more floss in the bottom. I don't use carbon because I don't see any point in it if you don't have cloudiness or water color issues.
In my 20 gallon planted tank, I only use de-chlorinator, along with fertilizer
for the plants. I switch between tablet ferts and liquid ferts every water change. With the plants, the nitrates stay at zero, so it's perfect for my Bolivians. I'm unsure as to what will happen if they get sick, I'm scared to use any meds because of Trooper and all the plants. This tank has two Fluval U1 filters, which are basically a power sponge filter. I don't add any peat to this tank because I don't want it to be too acidic for Trooper. I added some Kordon Fish Protector
when I initially filled up the tank, but I haven't added any since.
for the plants. I switch between tablet ferts and liquid ferts every water change. With the plants, the nitrates stay at zero, so it's perfect for my Bolivians. I'm unsure as to what will happen if they get sick, I'm scared to use any meds because of Trooper and all the plants. This tank has two Fluval U1 filters, which are basically a power sponge filter. I don't add any peat to this tank because I don't want it to be too acidic for Trooper. I added some Kordon Fish Protector when I initially filled up the tank, but I haven't added any since.
The ick medication that I have is Ick-Away
by Wardley. It's a liquid that contains copper, so it shouldn't be used with shrimp or scaleless fish. It turns the water blue and stains stuff pretty bad.
by Wardley. It's a liquid that contains copper, so it shouldn't be used with shrimp or scaleless fish. It turns the water blue and stains stuff pretty bad.
I also use Fungus Clear by Jungle for other sicknesses, mostly for fin rot. It has a list of other diseases that it treats on the box. It comes in tablets that each treat ten gallons. It also turns the water blue and stains everything.
The Kordon Fish Protector helps the fish to re-grow missing scales and acts as a super stress coat. I forms a seven-layer slime coat around the fish to help protect against diseases and parasites too. It's pink, but once it mixes into the water, it just disappears. I love this stuff, but I'm out and I probably won't be getting anymore any time soon. With school, I can't watch dogs and nowhere around here is hiring, so I don't have any way to get money. It sucks pretty bad.
