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Update on the 40 planted

2 weeks in and cycled, water is super clear and plants are showing lots of growth. All parameters are normal. Fish seem really happy. I don't like how I set up the plants at this point but I think its a little late to change anything. I will just have to live with it until I move. I planed the planting before I did it but didn't know a lot about the plants that I got because it was a package so... next time. I should have more  plants by the time I replant, I guess I will just have to do the…

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Added by Josh Meyer on February 3, 2014 at 7:49pm — 1 Comment

Dirted 40gal breeder

So after lots of research and review, I dirted my first tank about 5 days ago. I used the much recommended Miracle grow organic soil, and about half and inch to an inch of pea gravel to top it. I added fish about 12 hours after planting, and now five days after planting have new growth, and no fish deaths. I will say that soaking the soil for a week+ helped wonders. Currently I am doing daily ~25% water changes just in case of ammonia spikes. Current levels are PH 7.6, ammonia ~.25ppm, nitrites… Continue

Added by Josh Meyer on January 29, 2014 at 6:14pm — 2 Comments

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