I wanted to thank those here that helped me out in my initial setup of this tank. This a 6 gallon eclipse tank, I keep the hang on filter for some water movement, the lighting is a 27W desk lamp and some sunlight.
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I am a big believer in this method now. Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate all measure 0, and have for 6 months, my bioload is a betta, 5 amano shrimp and 2 pygmy cories. I have changed the water 4 times in 6 months, never vacuum and have only run algae magnet on the glass 2x.
Fred
http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/dd65/fjf888/IMG_2192.jpg
I am a big believer in this method now. Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate all measure 0, and have for 6 months, my bioload is a betta, 5 amano shrimp and 2 pygmy cories. I have changed the water 4 times in 6 months, never vacuum and have only run algae magnet on the glass 2x.
Fred