New CRS tank parameters

[Fujisasuke]

Wow that's long 12 hrs of light, I only on 9 hrs cos afraid of algae bloom haha

[rascal]

Hi bro thanks for the comments. I have two filters, one output is towards to right on the inside and the other is on the outside blowing from right to left.
The purpose I position this way is to ensure there is no 'deadspots' in the tank.

So I am puzzled as to why this is a bad idea for a crs tank, Can you further elaborate on why this is not good?

Hmm i think its ok just cycle it longer

[Fujisasuke]

Hmm i think its ok just cycle it longer

Okay, thanks. So far added 5 fire reds to test, so far so good after one week cycle.

[newlife]

There is no need to raise the TDS until you decide to put the shrimps in. If you do a water change then you will have to adjust again. No point wasting money.



Curious, what TDS are your tanks at ah?

CRS at about 155
Kk at about 175

[Fujisasuke]

Found a few of these growing out of my Christmas moss, anyone knows what is it? They grow very long and fast.

[mukyo]

Looked nice. Why unplug? I also got something like your case. Like small leftovers hc or something, floated by cory kicking

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[Fujisasuke]

Oh, cause they are growing out of my moss wall and looked really ugly haha.
Thought they were some weed haha.

Anyways here are some updates of my tank. Added a few stuffs..



Star moss on lavarock


Mini Xmas moss

[mukyo]

Oh. Moss wall ya darn ugly lol.
If carpet still acceptable.
What is your mesh hole size?
I think my one is smaller might be why mine died

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[Fujisasuke]

Moss wall only starting to creep out but very slowly, my mesh bought from c328

[Mystikboy]

Star moss is a terrestrial moss, unfortunately. It won't last long in the tank

[Fujisasuke]

Star moss is a terrestrial moss, unfortunately. It won't last long in the tank

Oh darn, guess I will have to hang it on top of my tank and grow it emerse then?

[Fujisasuke]

Hello guys, been about 2 weeks since i last posted so would like to post some updates.

added a few stuffs, plants seems to be growing well.




Xmas Moss wall coming out nicely.


Cheers and wish you guys a happy cny in advance!

Happy shrimping!

[Fujisasuke]

Guys, i need urgent advice.
i am currently having issues with my PH recently. I am not sure why the ph slowly raising, it is now stabilised at around ph 7-7.1.

The soil i am using are Mosura and Benibanchi mix, both are almost brand new used only for about only 1 month.

Any reason what could be causing this? I have to use co2 injection to maintain my ph at a considerable level for my CRS.

[Shrimpicity]

Something similar to what i encountered 2 months ago. Found root cause was mosura soil that had lost its buffering capablity. Used only for 5 months. I did an experiment to find out root cause as i add in some additional things prior to ph shooting up to 7.4 and never suspect soil as root cause.

For your case, soil very new, may or may not be soil. Do you add rocks with high calcium content as most shrimp soil will try to bring down ph but rocks may be buffering the ph. Thus resulting high ph.

During my recent tank reset, I noticed ph swing as well. Went up to 6.9 and then went down to 6.1 after i introduced more shrimp. Read from internet that increasing ammonia can have impact on ph.

Dangerous to increase co2 just to bring down ph as crs may not be able to take it. Use peat if need to but can only bring down a bit based on personal expeience.

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[Fujisasuke]

Something similar to what i encountered 2 months ago. Found root cause was mosura soil that had lost its buffering capablity. Used only for 5 months. I did an experiment to find out root cause as i add in some additional things prior to ph shooting up to 7.4 and never suspect soil as root cause.

For your case, soil very new, may or may not be soil. Do you add rocks with high calcium content as most shrimp soil will try to bring down ph but rocks may be buffering the ph. Thus resulting high ph.

During my recent tank reset, I noticed ph swing as well. Went up to 6.9 and then went down to 6.1 after i introduced more shrimp. Read from internet that increasing ammonia can have impact on ph.

Dangerous to increase co2 just to bring down ph as crs may not be able to take it. Use peat if need to but can only bring down a bit based on personal expeience.

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Hi thanks for the reply, the only rocks i add is one piece of borneowild mineral rock and a piece of cholla wood. Will take some picture of my current setup later.

[Fujisasuke]

Here are some photos..







As you can see from the photos, it is quite a heavily planted tank with mostly mosses. residents are only a few yamatos and SS CRS.

Do i really need to change my soil?!

[Shrimpicity]

Your soil is thick . 4'' ? Plus quite new as you mentioned 1 month old. So should be the least possible. How about your filter media? I personally experiened filter that will raise ph significantly. How i find out? Soak a sample of each filter medias in a known ph prefer in the low range. You will be amased by the result. Your benebachi ball can also raise ph. But not much impact. Did similar test also

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[Fujisasuke]

My soil is about 8 inch. Filter media using mostly bio home and bh+ with prefilter wool.

I think i overfiltered my water, im using 1 ehiem pro 2 2222 with a ehiem aquacompact 60. Could this be the reason, overfiltration?

Currently ph has stabilitised at 6.5, whats the ideal ph i should be aiming for breeding?

[alvinchan80]

My soil is about 8 inch. Filter media using mostly bio home and bh+ with prefilter wool.

I think i overfiltered my water, im using 1 ehiem pro 2 2222 with a ehiem aquacompact 60. Could this be the reason, overfiltration?

Currently ph has stabilitised at 6.5, whats the ideal ph i should be aiming for breeding?

Don't use biohome or biohome plus... They push up PH...

[Fujisasuke]

Don't use biohome or biohome plus... They push up PH...

Oh dear i didnt know that, what bio media would you recommend to use then? thought it's safe since i know alot of people are using it and from the polls seems to be the safest bet.