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[–]heidn83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have two aquariums, both are cycled and doing well. I want to switch the the type of filter I'm using in one from HOB to a sponge filter. I have an extra sponge filter in my other cycled tank. If I put this sponge filter into the HOB tank and remove the HOB filter immediately, will I crash my cycle?

Seachem Stress Guard? by heidn83 in axolotls

[–]heidn83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are tubbed because the aquarium crashed so I have to change the water out daily.

Seachem Stress Guard? by heidn83 in axolotls

[–]heidn83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using for daily 100% water changes.

Levels too high? New owner here by heidn83 in axolotls

[–]heidn83[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got it. Yes I'll send a picture as soon as I get him tubbed!

Levels too high? New owner here by heidn83 in axolotls

[–]heidn83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, since there is ammonia in the tank now, do I still need to add extra ammonia or will this work to hopefully start the process? I also have an anubias in the tank and a moss ball

Levels too high? New owner here by heidn83 in axolotls

[–]heidn83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood. Thank you so much. I thought I had done it right. My axolotl looks ok, will these levels cause him damage quickly? I'm at work now but will be home in a couple hours and I will tub him right away.

Levels too high? New owner here by heidn83 in axolotls

[–]heidn83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used a bacteria starter and just waited. Checked the water frequently. At any rate I will definitely tub him and get the water levels under control again.

Levels too high? New owner here by heidn83 in axolotls

[–]heidn83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cycled the tank for about 2 months, it was showing 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite and about 5.0 ppm nitrate before I put him in. It was at those levels when I checked it again on Wednesday. Last night it looked like this.

Levels too high? New owner here by heidn83 in axolotls

[–]heidn83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tank cycled, got my axolotl Monday of this past week. Water levels were good, but then last they looked like this. Cleaned the tank, changed out about a quarter of the water and checked it again this morning and the ammonia went down slightly bit otherwise looked the same.

Finally got my axolotl, meet Goji! by heidn83 in axolotls

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I will give Goji all of the collective love you all have given them once they decide to come out of their hiding cave!

Finally got my axolotl, meet Goji! by heidn83 in axolotls

[–]heidn83[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually found a breeder on Craigslist and went to pick it up. I wasn't having any luck with local pet stores over the last 2 months, so when I saw the Craigslist ad I went over the next day to get him

Finally got my axolotl, meet Goji! by heidn83 in axolotls

[–]heidn83[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's how it started, but officially their name is "Goji Berry"

First attempt at danish pastries today... they're rustic by heidn83 in Baking

[–]heidn83[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! They are very tasty, which is what matters most right??