Need help with stocking list

[Ken B]

Probably you will be ok but add the geos and the other fish and then see how it looks. You can be fine with 2 severums. I just like a lot of severums! I think somebody else made a similar point but some of what I and others say is based on technology (water parameter stuff, etc) and a lot of it is based on preference like what kind of fish to stock. Just don't be in a hurry to add fish. I think even seasoned fishkeepers have a tendency to add fish too fast. We just are having so much fun and want to see our creation come alive!

[frusterdated]

my nitrates have shot up quite a bit and now 1 of the severum does not do anything but sit at the bottom of the tank in the corner. ammonia and nitrite lvls are ok. anyone can offer help before something bad happens?

[Austy16414]

Do a water change

[ptran]

Just don't be in a hurry to add fish. I think even seasoned fishkeepers have a tendency to add fish too fast. We just are having so much fun and want to see our creation come alive!

Guilty!

my nitrates have shot up quite a bit and now 1 of the severum does not do anything but sit at the bottom of the tank in the corner. ammonia and nitrite lvls are ok. anyone can offer help before something bad happens?

Water change, no feeding, light off. Isolate him to separate tank if other bother him.

Do a water change

+1. Need a wc asap.

[frusterdated]

did a water change after i posted, he got curious and and swam around to see whats going on but hes back to sitting in the corner.

could the lights be affecting them? I have led lights on the tank and now that they are off they are moving about.

[morpheus]

keep monitoring the params daily and do WC as necessary. first time with fish in the tank, you will get spikes. severums are a little more sensitive and do take time to adjust to their new home.

the type of lights should not make a difference, its probably more so the stress from the move and getting used to things.

[frusterdated]

I had originally planned to add a couple geo tapajos tomorrow, do you guys think i should hold off on that?

[Ken B]

Maybe hold off. But test the water in the morning and see how it looks. Do you have any other tanks set up?

[frusterdated]

Maybe hold off. But test the water in the morning and see how it looks. Do you have any other tanks set up?

i dont :/

he hasnt been sitting on the bottom in the corner since i did the water change and left the lights off. they actually started hanging out together again.

[Ken B]

You might want to wait until your tank is fully cycled. You are almost there. I don't remember how it goes but something like this. Ammonia will spike, then nitrites and then nitrates as the bacteria grows and begins handling the ammonia. But I would wait until you know the tank is fully cycled. Don't take a chance with more fish until you know the cycle is stable. Now if you decide to set up another tank later it will be easier. You just run the new filter on the already cycled tank for a week or so, then use some water from the cycled tank in the new tank and you have instant cycled tank.

[ptran]

i dont :/

he hasnt been sitting on the bottom in the corner since i did the water change and left the lights off. they actually started hanging out together again.

:emt_thumbs::emt_thumbs::emt_thumbs: Best of luck bro!

[ptran]

Would also hold off on the feeding for couple days.

[frusterdated]

Allright guys I have now the 2 red severum, 11 serpae tetra and 5 geo tapajos. The geos are definately the best addition, theyre so active and fun to watch. Only issue as there is really not much activity at the top of the tank. Even the tetras swim mid to bottom of the tank looking for food usually with the geos. What other fish do you think help fill out the tank? Would angels work?

Thanks guys

[agamberutti]

Hatchet fish

[troy tucker]

Angel's would be top, bottom, and all over. Hatchet Fish will fill the top.