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I have a 30G with (2) 2 1/2" Red Eureka Peacocks.
Test: Amm 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 5- 10 to 20 - 40 somewhere in between according to LFS.
Ph 7.6 - 7.8.
Should I do a 30% water change tomorrow (I just purchased them today) to lower Nitrate levels?
The HEATER is a 3606 Eheim/Jager Heater 200-300L / 150 Watts.
The heater temp was set @ 74 degrees, however the thermometer reads 92 degrees - been fishless cylcling for about a month.
I unplugged the heater as it appears to be overheating the water and causing my other fishes to die the 1st time. I exchanged it for another one today. It's suppose to automatically shut off but even @ 67 degrees the thermometer was reading 92 degrees.
I have NOT put in the new heater as the thermometer reads 82 degrees. Will that temp be good for them, if I do not connect the heater? The room temp is very warm so I am assuming that's why the water is 82 degrees.
2. BEHAVIOUR - While I had them in the bag floating in the tank, one was more aggressive with the other one (just a tad smaller). They would bite (snip each other's mouth) aggressively. Is this part of their territorial behaviour? They are fine in the tank (swimming up and down) in patterns or chasing their reflection in the side of the tank.
3. FOOD - I purchased HBH 8 Veggie Flake (Super Veggie Blend). Ingredients: Spirulina, Fish meal,Wheat Flour-high gluten... The LFS said this is what they fed the beautiful "mix cichlid display tank."
They also have a brand called Hikiri/Hiraki? Which is best to feed them. Should I feed frozen Brine 1x week? Pellets? What brands are best (ones available in Canada).
Thank you for any information you can provide - water change - 25 - 30% a week?....etc.. I used Stress Zyme to remove cholorine, is this any good?
4. I also have a Cichlid Conditioner for hardness - when do I use this or how often?
5. I know it's only a 30G, could I get 2 more to even the spread for now? What is the max # that I can house for now?
Sorry for the long query, I've been waiting patiently for weeks and I just want to ensure these bad boys stay alive.
Test: Amm 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 5- 10 to 20 - 40 somewhere in between according to LFS.
Ph 7.6 - 7.8.
Should I do a 30% water change tomorrow (I just purchased them today) to lower Nitrate levels?
The HEATER is a 3606 Eheim/Jager Heater 200-300L / 150 Watts.
The heater temp was set @ 74 degrees, however the thermometer reads 92 degrees - been fishless cylcling for about a month.
I unplugged the heater as it appears to be overheating the water and causing my other fishes to die the 1st time. I exchanged it for another one today. It's suppose to automatically shut off but even @ 67 degrees the thermometer was reading 92 degrees.
I have NOT put in the new heater as the thermometer reads 82 degrees. Will that temp be good for them, if I do not connect the heater? The room temp is very warm so I am assuming that's why the water is 82 degrees.
2. BEHAVIOUR - While I had them in the bag floating in the tank, one was more aggressive with the other one (just a tad smaller). They would bite (snip each other's mouth) aggressively. Is this part of their territorial behaviour? They are fine in the tank (swimming up and down) in patterns or chasing their reflection in the side of the tank.
3. FOOD - I purchased HBH 8 Veggie Flake (Super Veggie Blend). Ingredients: Spirulina, Fish meal,Wheat Flour-high gluten... The LFS said this is what they fed the beautiful "mix cichlid display tank."
They also have a brand called Hikiri/Hiraki? Which is best to feed them. Should I feed frozen Brine 1x week? Pellets? What brands are best (ones available in Canada).
Thank you for any information you can provide - water change - 25 - 30% a week?....etc.. I used Stress Zyme to remove cholorine, is this any good?
4. I also have a Cichlid Conditioner for hardness - when do I use this or how often?
5. I know it's only a 30G, could I get 2 more to even the spread for now? What is the max # that I can house for now?
Sorry for the long query, I've been waiting patiently for weeks and I just want to ensure these bad boys stay alive.