Building Freshwater BioCube 16 Gallon - Help me

[newfishhobbiest]

Day 15 - Test Results @Sharkbait19

 

[newfishhobbiest]

I converted my Biocube 16 into fresh. Went full on mod convert. Took hood off, got Kraken lid, Hygger light and removed the back media/fuge area. Using a Fluval hob filter .

I might have to do this, cause my place is hot in summer and I cant run the AC on all day lol. I might put a small fan + Kraken lid and Hygger light

 

[Sharkbait19]

Ammonia is lower - that’s good! Everything else should hopefully follow soon.

 

[newfishhobbiest]

Did the test today and everything seems to be at 0 ppm :/ I thought nitrate should be high no @Sharkbait19

 

[Sharkbait19]

That is weird with the no3, but the other two at zero is a good sign. I’d check again to make sure there wasn’t an error, but otherwise you should be good to start with livestock.

 

[newfishhobbiest]

That is weird with the no3, but the other two at zero is a good sign. I’d check again to make sure there wasn’t an error, but otherwise you should be good to start with livestock.

I am gonna do a Dr. Tims' ammonia test again, adding little ammonia to see in 24 hours if it goes back down to 0 and then if there is any nitrate or not.

 

[newfishhobbiest]

 

[newfishhobbiest]

@Sharkbait19 what are your thoughts do you think it's cycled?
Nitrate is still kinda low I feel like.

 

[newfishhobbiest]

2 days ago I tested, then added ammonia 2 ppm, then tested 15 hours yesterday later, then tested today morning and tested after 30 hours now. (current results)

 

[Sharkbait19]

Imo I’d be comfortable with those numbers. I think you’re good to (slowly) start stocking the tank!

 

[newfishhobbiest]

I put in 2 1 small and 1 little big - Black Ocellaris clownfish, and programmed the lights to run in biocube 16 gallon. I did the floating of the bag for 20 mins and then did drip acclimate for 40 mins in a bucket. Topped off the tank with new saltwater and then added the fishes in with a net. The fishes have been there for about 14 hours now in tank but they tend to swim near the bottom of the tank. @Sharkbait19

I am gonna get some frozen brine shrimp today and feed them half a piece later on.

What are your suggestions?

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[Sharkbait19]

Generally, it’s recommended to quarantine new fish to keep any disease out of the display tank, but since they are already in the tank there isn’t much you can do unless they start to show symptoms.
What you’re describing really just sounds like new clownfish behavior imo. They usually pick a spot and chill there. Check for any change in appearance and abnormal breathing.

 

[newfishhobbiest]

 

[newfishhobbiest]

@Sharkbait19 here is a video

 

[Sharkbait19]

They look good to me!

 

[newfishhobbiest]

They look good to me!

one of the fish I am gonna exchange with the store, the gills are protruding.

 

[newfishhobbiest]

@Sharkbait19 above video of the fish I am gonna exchange, cause it doesnt look good. I will have to do floating / drip again for the new fish. Also going to get the water tested before adding new fish.

 

[Sharkbait19]

I can’t see the video - can you send it as a YouTube link?

 

[newfishhobbiest]

I can’t see the video - can you send it as a YouTube link?

 

[newfishhobbiest]

@Sharkbait19 what u think