A little advise.

Dkuhlmann said:
This gives me an idea. I've got an old pepper grinder that I can clean out and use for the 1mm pellets :thumbsup:
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:)

Since I am doing an uncycled QT, Im not sure that would be the best option...
What do you think?

Do you think the RW-8 is good or bad? its turned all the way down and doesn't look like too much flow.
 
Also as stated previously even if you switch to the .5mm he may not like it. I'd get the smallest container and maybe a small container of flakes and package of frozen mysis which I think you said you had. If you are stocking a 75g you will eventually find fish that will eat that stuff. Also try soaking the pellets for a little bit too.
 
Marchillo said:
Also as stated previously even if you switch to the .5mm he may not like it. I'd get the smallest container and maybe a small container of flakes and package of frozen mysis which I think you said you had. If you are stocking a 75g you will eventually find fish that will eat that stuff. Also try soaking the pellets for a little bit too.
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Too true. Good advice, thanks!
I'll update this evening if he ate or not.
Thanks!
 
Marchillo said:
Also as stated previously even if you switch to the .5mm he may not like it. I'd get the smallest container and maybe a small container of flakes and package of frozen mysis which I think you said you had. If you are stocking a 75g you will eventually find fish that will eat that stuff. Also try soaking the pellets for a little bit too.
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No, he said it was eating them while at the lfs. I'm totally surprised he didn't start with that.
 
BigBlueTang said:
:)

Since I am doing an uncycled QT, Im not sure that would be the best option...
What do you think?

Do you think the RW-8 is good or bad? its turned all the way down and doesn't look like too much flow.
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Well you need some flow for oxygen and you need to keep an eye on any ammonia spikes They will happen. If they do you need to do a wc right away
 
A little advise.

Dkuhlmann said:
Well you need some flow for oxygen and you need to keep an eye on any ammonia spikes They will happen. If they do you need to do a wc right away
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Okay. Ill do that. How often should I be testing? My seachem ammonia alert is coming in wednesday....

I think the power filter i have is like 170 gph
 
Honestly I'd check it at least once per day for ammonia if not twice. If you get any reading at all do a 50% wc. Ammonia is the most toxic thing that will happen to an uncycled tank.
 
By all means have Prime or Amquel or similar product for removing ammonia. A quick squirt will help quite a bit.
 
gone fishin said:
I agree once or twice a day until you get your badge.
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Is an API test kit enough? Or should I get a salifert when I go get the .5 mm pellets

Btw:
I cannot thank you guys enough, gone fishin, dkhulmann, marchillo, you guys have helped me get a lot more peace of mind, and I cannot thank you enough for that. You guys really made a difference. Thank you so much! Can't be said more, IMO
 
You're welcome BBT, it's what we are here for, sharing information. I'd still try grinding the 1mm pellets first though. I'm actually going to do some of them myself today and see if my male percula eats them. Currently my lights are off and won't be on for another hour, but I'll feed some then

Good luck and let us know how it turns out for you.
 
I have some tetra pellets that are just too large, my fish don't seem to eat them, wasted money. I've found that my Omega pellets are a good size but it's a mix of small and fine pellets. I've noticed that if I shake the can the smallest pellets come to the top, and if I shake it hard every time I feed it seems to be breaking them down in size and I always have very small pellets. I'll try a pepper grinder on the tetra pellets, good idea, thanks.
 
The pepper grinder just kind of hit me to try. It's the same food just bigger.

Funny I just fed frozen mysis to my fish and they all looked at it like "awe man, we want the good stuff LRS" LOL Then they started eating them. But they always take the small pellets.

A powerhead or an air stone would surely help.
 
BigBlueTang said:
Is an API test kit enough? Or should I get a salifert when I go get the .5 mm pellets

Btw:
I cannot thank you guys enough, gone fishin, dkhulmann, marchillo, you guys have helped me get a lot more peace of mind, and I cannot thank you enough for that. You guys really made a difference. Thank you so much! Can't be said more, IMO
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I think API is ok to use for this purpose to detect any ammonia. You can also pick up test strips. The badge is great since it gives you a reading on free ammonia only. Honestly. I was freaking out the first week using 4 different ammonia tests. I think it's good to have more than one on an uncycled tank.
 
Sk8r said:
105 gallon. Depends on the damsel. Clowns are homebodies and are ok in smallish tanks, one chromis or azure or yellowtail is fine in a 55. A 10 gallon qt is fine with damsels if they're the only fish in there. They're all about their 'sleeping holes', and until they establish a place to run to when it's lights-out or a predator comes by, they're real nervous. They'll fight to the death over those holes. When you get into multiples of damsels, and certain species of damsels, you need more room: the more aggressive ones are the dascyllus species, such as dominoes and stripes, and also the blue velvet (actually a black fish, go figure) is a pita---and they need to be in 100 gallons and more. Also some species are in danger from these pushy types.

Sounds as if you're doing ok.

[note: except red clowns, tomatos, etc---they get big]
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I have 6 Azure Damsels in a 55g and they're all happy.. They've each got their 'area' and if anyone dares come near they're super quick to move them on! Rockwork is the key to their happiness IMO, it's surprising the tiny holes they can squeeze into and make their own!
 
Jay_R said:
I have 6 Azure Damsels in a 55g and they're all happy.. They've each got their 'area' and if anyone dares come near they're super quick to move them on! Rockwork is the key to their happiness IMO, it's surprising the tiny holes they can squeeze into and make their own!
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I appreciate your opinion!
However seeing Sk8r's remarks, I think I am going to stick with her :)
Day 3: Damsel has to be really hungry or eating PVC! Still hasn't eaten and is still hiding. Did a 50% water change this morning..
 
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