New Tank Parameters question. pH on the rise, Ammonia on the rise, only CUC?

[LanM]

Bullnose, thanks for the compliment. For updates now that the chemistry issue is solved, I'll switch back over to my build thread since I'm guessing that's what we're supposed to do.

 

[brandon429]

It's cool to chat here for sure. It's neat to see how your tank aligns with others online that have charted out a years-long course for us to map and check for trends and outcomes and unexpecteds

to me that's the fun of forum posting/can discover trending info faster than printed means can relay it, the reliability of hand killing algae has me spoiled pretty bad.

 

[LanM]

I'm definitely learning. And perhaps your method might be looked at by some as cheating a bit, but if it's effective I'm all for it. 5 gallons of water a week is cheaper than losing the tank.

Resculpting weekly will probably get old though. I may just hook up the maxi-jet and fast pump it out next week, then back in.

It usually clears by now, the purigen had it sparkling within a half hour last time but we're still cloudy at the moment. Swapping out the floss after its all settled.

Purchased 3 frags today. I'll update them in my thread as soon as the tank settles.

 

[LanM]

Also, if a specific set of tests at certain intervals would benefit the record for this type of approach just let me know the required schedule and I'll adhere.