silverfighter Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi I'm filling my tank with water. I read some where to do it in three stages and to let the tank settle in between. How long should I leave it before adding the next lot of water? I have a 4x2x2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isee Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I wouldn't call a 4x2x2 a "big tank". Personally, I would fill it up unless you are concerned with possible leaks or flooring support in which case you might have a reason to do it in stages. I would consider a big tank to be 8ft+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Lol to true couldn't imagine putting an 8" in my tiny apartment. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I just add dechlorinator for the total volume. then run hose on lawn for 30 seconds. then put hose in tank and fill it up but yea if you are worried about leaks, doing it in stages is not a bad idea really. Did you remember to put styrofoam between tank and stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I got everything with my tank but the styrophome is a bit dented up will that cause problems? I can't move the tank by myself so replacing it is going to be impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Another quick question Do I need to do a full test of the tank or just ph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Depends how bad the denting is, but any foam under a tank is better than none! Another quick question Do I need to do a full test of the tank or just ph? I reccomend getting an api freshwater master test kit. $42 and it will turn you from a n00b into a pro in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I have one of those freaked me out reading how bad the chemicals in it are deff have to test when kidlets aren't home not worth the risk cause they want to help with all things to do with the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hay just tested my water straight out of the tap into the tank and it's ph is 8.2 :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isee Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hay just tested my water straight out of the tap into the tank and it's ph is 8.2 :$ Guess you'll be keeping cichlids then:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Is my oscar a cichilid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riley Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 yes a american cichlid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I can't seem to lower the ph I put a couple of doses of ph down in last night and it's still sitting at 8.2 this morning. Any hints. I also just tested the tank oscar is in now and it's saying 6.2. But the other readings are 0 so that's good. Do I raise the ph of the tank he is in over 1 day or many? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mq_camo Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Throw a couple of chunks of driftwood in your tank man, that will bring it down. Not sure where in the coast your are from but at noosa we are low 7's for tap water ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mq_camo Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Seriously I wouldn't stress about your oscars ph hey, just water change with tap water and prime an you'll be sweet. All readings were zero? Even nitrate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Yep all readings 0 in both tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Stage it accross slowly. Oscars can handle from ph 6.0 to pH 8.0 But they dont like sudden pH change either up or down. Take your time. I would do some partial water changes on the tank the oscar is in now, just so it raises the pH higher. That way when you move it accross it wont be such a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I have just put my silver dollars across so funny. I freaked thinking they where in shock turns out because there's no gravel yet they where chasing there reflections LOL. Stage it accross slowly.Oscars can handle from ph 6.0 to pH 8.0 But they dont like sudden pH change either up or down. Take your time. I would do some partial water changes on the tank the oscar is in now, just so it raises the pH higher. That way when you move it accross it wont be such a big difference. Cheers I will do. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Is it normal for the water to go cloudy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Is it normal for the water to go cloudy? It's an ammonia spike, personally I'd get some ammo block and cut the ammonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfighter Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Test kit says it's still 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
