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Stingslider
04-30-2007, 03:45 PM
I wanna go guppies, neon tetras and 3 cories in 10 gallons.

I was hoping I could stock the tank this week with 3 cories and 2 guppies. Is that too much of a bioload all at once?
Drumachine09
04-30-2007, 03:46 PM
I wanna go guppies, neon tetras and 3 cories in 10 gallons.

I was hoping I could stock the tank this week with 3 cories and 2 guppies. Is that too much of a bioload all at once?

How did you cycle your tank?
Fishguy2727
04-30-2007, 05:23 PM
You won't need cories yet. Start with just the guppies then move on to the cories, then the neons.
gm72
05-01-2007, 01:32 AM
Bottom dwellers are more sensitive to ammonia. I'll also echo Drum's question--how did you or are you cycled? If not, please read and follow the fishless cycle sticky. It is THE way to go and is very easy.
Stingslider
05-01-2007, 01:56 AM
I used fish foods, and introduced gravel from another aquarium and also put in aquatic plants. Temp like 82 and ammonia dropped from 5 to 0 and nitrite was like .75 and it dropped to .2 for some reason it staying at .2 ppm.
Incredulous_Ed
05-01-2007, 02:06 AM
You will want to introduce the schools of fish at the same time.
gm72
05-01-2007, 02:08 AM
What are your nitrATes? Cycling with fish food is usually a bad idea. Were you also adding ammonia or just letting the food decay? Your measurements don't suggest you are done cycling just yet. You really want to read 0-0-30 (or so) for ammonia, nitrITe, and nitrATe. Then do a large water change and you're set.
Fishguy2727
05-01-2007, 11:10 AM
Nitrates don't need to be 30, they actually should stay low in the beginning unless some are coming in with the tap. 0-0-5 shows a cycled tank.
wijnands
05-01-2007, 12:04 PM
82F is about 28 degrees C. Bit too warm for neons in my opinion. Neons tend to do better around 24-26 degrees C. guppies will be fine with that.
Fishguy2727
05-01-2007, 01:55 PM
Neons will be fine at 82. I keep it warmer because I get better colors, growth, and health.
Incredulous_Ed
05-01-2007, 07:38 PM
Neons will be fine at 82. I keep it warmer because I get better colors, growth, and health.
Plus it keeps ick at bay!
gm72
05-01-2007, 10:33 PM
Indeed. I guess I was saying 30 nitrATe based on fishless cycling. I like to make sure everything is stable and consistent.