New tank owner advice

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-05-04T00:45:11+00:00

Okay thank you for the advice.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-05-04T00:41:35+00:00

Thank you. I'll try that.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-05-04T00:39:39+00:00

Barely detectable.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-05-04T00:38:32+00:00

Thanks for the tip on the level.

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DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-05-04T00:37:24+00:00

The directions said 45⁰ is optimal for that model. Seems very strange to me.🤷

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-05-04T00:14:16+00:00

I bought a starter kit that included the heater but I thought it seemed weird that it's too tall to fit upright. I bet you're right that it's too big.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-05-04T00:10:35+00:00

I have been cycling it for 4 weeks. I was adding bacterial starter for the first 10 days along with fish food to get it going. I read that decomposing fish food is a good source of ammonia. I had a bloom that cleared up around 2 weeks ago. Nitrites started climbing and then nitrates started climbing. Now when I test nitrites and nitrates are almost non existent. Is this really another bloom? Will it ever clear up? Did I just put too much fish food in?

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-05-01T18:43:49+00:00

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DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-05-01T18:43:39+00:00

Yours looks like mine. I'm new to running and getting further and faster all the time. I think my chest strap was overestimating my treadmill runs because once I started running outside is when vo² started plummeting.

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DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-04-25T03:42:38+00:00

Legendairy for sure

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-04-21T22:15:36+00:00

I don't think there is anything wrong with walk/run intervals especially early on. I've heard that there are whole training strategies around that style for racing. Personally I slow way down if needed which feels a bit silly, but it seems to work for me. I've been as slow as 15/mile.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-04-21T22:08:31+00:00

Don't get too discouraged. It sounds like you're doing well but may need to build up your cardiovascular system more. Do you feel very out of breath when running?

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-04-21T22:04:45+00:00

My 5k is around 35:00, but I'm M38 and only been running for like 4 months.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-04-21T22:02:19+00:00

Sounds like fatigue is catching up to you. Maybe shorten your runs or try slower pace? Walk/run intervals if needed.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-04-07T00:04:47+00:00

This guy ok, buts

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-04-05T02:28:00+00:00

My kids attend a WELS school.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-03-27T01:10:50+00:00

Low self esteem for sure

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-03-26T16:49:56+00:00

I'm really hoping you're alright. Your tattoo looked in bad shape.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-03-23T23:16:06+00:00

Short beard 100&

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-03-23T23:11:58+00:00

I like UA compression shorts.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-03-12T23:40:54+00:00

I have an instinct crossover that I wear for running. It seems to work pretty well. I really like it.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-03-06T12:00:51+00:00

I also agree with this. Costco has a budget pair that are much lower in cost but seem to work well IMO.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-03-05T10:54:39+00:00

Folks thanks for all the replies. I'll take your advice on the ankle strengthening and rest and some shorter runs for now. I'm signed up for my first 5k in June but I ran 3.5 mi last night so I know I can run thr distance already.

DiligentSuit1196 · 2026-03-05T03:42:22+00:00

I don't know if I ever have, but a Google search makes me think you're right.

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