nmac15 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I decided to restart on my 55 gal and do it the right way. Ive been all over this website trying to figure out what i need to start a taiwan bee tank but ive had little luck with this. Can anyone tell me exactly what i would need such as powders and minerals and things like that. What i have so far is... 40 pounds of contosoil 4 seeded sponge filters that ive had in my discus tank for the past month I have all the mosses and plants i need Led light fixture with blue moonlight How long would you guys let the tank cycle even with already seeded sponge filters? I would greatly apreciate it thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiris Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I have the same issue ~ following...btw I thought you were getting michlings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Controsoil doesn't leech any ammonia so pretty much just dump the substrate in. Fill with alkaline water to allow excessive things to leech out. Water change every day or every other day for a few days and you should be ready to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmac15 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Yea i was getting mischlings but i decided to not rush it. Eventually i will get them but im trying to avoid shrimp deaths. I remember when i started with discus years ago. I rushed and ended up killing a bunch of very expensive fish I dont want to make the same mistake Keiris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiris Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 You dont have to wait 4 weeks if you use controsoil? Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmac15 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Ive read mixed reviews about the product. All good but cycling times vary according to who you talk to and/ or read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiris Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Yeah im trying not to rush this new tank also. I have already killed my fair share of shrimps. So far I bought controsoil, bacter AE , and salty shrimp re mineralizer. Trying not to go overboard with the supplements !! Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmac15 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Exactly what remineralizers to buy? Also should i use mineral stones? I watch youtube videos with all these people using all different powders. Do i need this as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiris Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 If you are using RO water you need a re mineralizer . I am using Bee-Shrimp Mineral GH+ from Salty Shrimp Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmac15 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thanks for the input everyone. Anyone have any other suggestions i would appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiumanfu Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 SaltyShrimp GH+ and a TDS pen are critical Adding GlasGarten Bacter AE to the substrate will speed up the cycle and dosing after you add shrimp will generate beneficial bacteria that the shrimp will love to munch on. I'm a fan of over-filtration and like to add a hob or canister. There are lots of people that do sponge filters only but I always had more luck with extra filtration. Just make sure the intake is screened. Also consider using Purigen. I use it in all my tanks. You should be using IAL, alder cones and driftwood to lower the pH so the substrate doesn't have to buffer so much. It will last longer that way. Soothing Shrimp and Keiris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 But dont start with Puirgen. It will slow down your cycling. Add it when your cycling is done. I know nothing about contrasoil so I can't help there. You could go to the journals section and read the first pages of someones journal who is starting a tb tank. There are usually alot of details about exact products and set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 http://www.shrimpspot.com/index.php?/topic/3460-starting-a-shrimpy-daddy-45cm-cube-tank-using-inert-substrate/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmac15 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thanks everyone for all the replies. I think i have a good amount of info to get going on this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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