here we go...i have had my little 3 gallon pico tank up and running for 2 weeks with just LR and LS.
before I went to the LFS i checked all parameters and had 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrites, and a trace of Nitrates.
I picked up a cleaner shrimp, 3 blue legged hermits, and a baby perc (before you flame, I will be transferring him into my brother in laws 30 gallon reef when he moves in next month.)
Here's my problem...I think I'm going through another cycle. Once i put the clown in, he went right to a little cave, and has pretty much stayed there, aside from this morning when i fed him. and he did eat!
but throughout the day i've kept an eye on him, and noticed that he is sitting in this little cave, but he looks like he is swimming face first into the rock. something just doesn't look right.
i tested the water and found this:
pH 8.2
Ammonia 1.0 ppm
Nitrites 0 ppm
Nitrates 0-5 ppm
1.025
78.4 F
Should I do a water change right now?
before I went to the LFS i checked all parameters and had 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrites, and a trace of Nitrates.
I picked up a cleaner shrimp, 3 blue legged hermits, and a baby perc (before you flame, I will be transferring him into my brother in laws 30 gallon reef when he moves in next month.)
Here's my problem...I think I'm going through another cycle. Once i put the clown in, he went right to a little cave, and has pretty much stayed there, aside from this morning when i fed him. and he did eat!
but throughout the day i've kept an eye on him, and noticed that he is sitting in this little cave, but he looks like he is swimming face first into the rock. something just doesn't look right.
i tested the water and found this:
pH 8.2
Ammonia 1.0 ppm
Nitrites 0 ppm
Nitrates 0-5 ppm
1.025
78.4 F
Should I do a water change right now?
