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X-Treme![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Small Fry Posts: 14 Kudos: 16 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-Feb-2005 ![]() ![]() | I recently (1 1/2 weeks ago) started a 110 gallon planted tank. it has 3 1/2" flourite about 3watts/gallon and co2. Right now I have about 60 zebra danios helping me cycle the tank. My question is: How long do I have to wait before I start planting? Should the tank finish it's cycle first or can I start planting right now? |
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FRANK![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002 ![]() ![]() ![]() | Hi, Actually, you don't have to wait. You can stir plants into the mix whenever you want to. Frank ![]() -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
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keithgh![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | X-Treme As Frank stated you can start now. I am doing a similar thing with my 11G while waiting for the plants I have added plenty of floating water sprite also I feed the ZD sparingly every second day. I also use Sera BioStarter as per instructions not a problem so far water 100% clear from day one. Keith ![]() ![]() Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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mattyboombatty![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004 ![]() ![]() ![]() | X-treme, The plants will actually help keep the ammonia and nitrite spikes down as they will use that for a source of nitrogen. So don't be too supprised if the readings you get (if you're testing) are lower than you'd normally see. Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients |
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jasonpisani![]() ![]() ![]() *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003 ![]() ![]() | You can start planting it right away. It's better to Plant it now, so it will help your cycle. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com |
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tankie![]() Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005 ![]() ![]() | yup..start planting...actually..on the 2nd day after letting the filter run for 24 hrs. |
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Babelfish![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | And another reason that's often not mentioned....Zebra danios IME are not ones to dig up plants. By planting first you give them a chance to root themselves before you go adding fish that might possibly decide to do their own gardening ![]() ^_^[hr width='40%'] The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new." ![]() |
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Communist Hamster![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Hobbyist Posts: 83 Kudos: 78 Votes: 7 Registered: 02-Aug-2004 ![]() ![]() | Start planting quickly so the plants can take advantage of the nutrients, and so algae has stiff competition. |
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