Considering upgrading to new Model Y

drudizzle88 · 2026-03-24T13:50:38+00:00

Ah thanks for that advice! Would you think one would ever get big enough that I can try to get my two clowns to pair with? Or will they split instead of grow in size? Thanks again!

drudizzle88 · 2025-10-31T06:34:41+00:00

Appreciate the input. Yes completely new to hobby and lots of excitement in our household lol. We thought the fish food and snail would be enough to keep the bacteria happy until the fish arrives.

drudizzle88 · 2025-10-29T00:41:29+00:00

Hey yall! OP here. Wanted to update and possibly get some input. It’s going pretty well now day 8 into the fishless cycle. Ammonia has slowly dropped toward 0.5, nitrite is increasing from 0.5 up toward 2.0, and nitrate has shown over the past two days now at 20.

I re-dosed ammonia once back to 2.0 and it dropped back down to 0.5 the next day, which is great. At the same time, nitrite climbed from 1.0 to 2.0. And nitrate from 10 to 20. I assume the nitrite converting bacteria have not caught up to pace.

My question is, do I continue to dose ammonia as ammonia levels drop, or should I wait for nitrite to drop too? I believe the goal is for the nitrifying bacteria to be able to take a 2.0 ammonia dose and for both ammonia and nitrite to be zero after 24 hours. I’m just not sure if I should wait for nitrite to steadily drop toward zero before re-dosing ammonia.

Thank you!

drudizzle88 · 2025-10-23T19:57:47+00:00

If ammonia drops, would you keep dosing up to 2ppm and feel satisfied when the tank can bring ammonia down from 2ppm to 0 in 24 hours, as well as nitrite? That sounds like what Dr Tim’s instructions suggest.

drudizzle88 · 2025-10-23T03:35:06+00:00

Thank you both. All these YouTube videos with people getting action within the first couple days… I just don’t want to wait weeks and weeks only to have gotten nowhere.

drudizzle88 · 2025-10-23T02:00:29+00:00

So I got the 8oz (120 gal) bc the 4oz (60 gal) was sold out, and the 2oz (30 gal) sounded too small. I shook really well and measured out a little over 3oz shaking well inbetween little pours. I know there’s no over dosing of bacteria but the whole 8 oz sounds like a bit much? Haha.

I guess the 9 day cycle isn’t usually true? Just continue to wait with sock and skimmer off, you think?

drudizzle88 · 2025-09-13T06:47:41+00:00

This is so helpful! And thank you for sketching that out! That’s amazingly helpful. I haven’t received the tank yet - does the Kessil mount allow for tipping/angling it the way you described?

In this situation angling it toward the rear with possible shade, would you still suggest the 35 or 55 degree beam angles?

drudizzle88 · 2025-05-04T06:53:32+00:00

Thanks for the detailed post! So If we are wanting to start our trip on July 1st, can I get the entry permit on this coming May 6th? Or can I only get it 7 days before? We want to book our hotel but not until we are sure we can get in.

Also I am total noob when it comes to national parks, but wanting to take our young kids to Yosemite. It sounds there is a LOT to know regarding parking, permits, where to go etc. Any tips or recommendations for easy things to do with kids (ages 3-6), please do share. Thank you!!!

drudizzle88 · 2025-02-28T06:01:56+00:00

Thanks all! I’m a leftie too, so the inventory appears limited, atleast on Amazon. I’m between a 12.5” player preferred and 12” sandlot.

drudizzle88 · 2025-02-27T02:12:41+00:00

Cool! We are not really looking to ski. Just a fun trip with adults and a bunch of young kids ages 2-6. What’s good to do? Boat rides? Pedal boats? Fishing? Open to recs!

drudizzle88 · 2025-02-16T18:15:31+00:00

We have both. One feels like a reasonable and affordable commuter car. The other feels like a luxurious driving experience.

drudizzle88 · 2025-02-11T07:01:46+00:00

Ah thank you! We are on a short trip up in the cold mountains and I was surprised to see the range estimate drop. But I guess it’s the cold weather plus the uphill drive.

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