OK so after reading up maybe the "quick water change" won't help speed up the cycle process. While the LR and water may help still have to let the process work and its probably worth it to put in the shrimp and let the cycle go forth. And see what happens. Maybe it will shorten by a bit but still need to do it right.
So sort of back to square one but definitely still on track.
So the question is what do I do once it cycles. The first thing in is a clean up crew. Gotta get the inverts into the tank and let them get settled.
So far looks like this will be the first life in the tank (not counting bacteria):
Hermit crabs - while some people don't like them a lot of the writing seems to say they are cool. For me I just think they are neat little critters. There are two kinds that I intend to get: the Blueleg and the Scarlet.
Bristle Star - I love the thought of this guy in my tank. You tube has some videos of these critters and I just think they are fascinating.
Emerald Crab - little green algae eaters. I keep seeing these at hte local stores and I love em. Need to get some algae growing initially but they will be cool.
Snails. There are a lot of types but these seem to be popular: Turbo and Nassarius
When I get closer and get them we'll get pictures up.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment