I will be doing a heavily planted tank (rest of the plants arrive Friday), 65 Gallon, with co2, dosed sachem complete, and medium to medium high lighting (still waiting on one light though so will be low to medium in the interim).
Had colonized driftwood and plants from an established tank and plan on doing a fish less cycle. What time frame should I be thinking about before I can add shrimp (plan is for amano and cherry). Concern is too long and algae will take over - too soon and shrimp will die.
Also, only have a cheap chain store test kit to measure ammonia and nitrates which I hear is not reliable. Suggestions?
Thanks!
Had colonized driftwood and plants from an established tank and plan on doing a fish less cycle. What time frame should I be thinking about before I can add shrimp (plan is for amano and cherry). Concern is too long and algae will take over - too soon and shrimp will die.
Also, only have a cheap chain store test kit to measure ammonia and nitrates which I hear is not reliable. Suggestions?
Thanks!