How many fish in a 50?? :)

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Brad, have you thought about using Fluval Zeo-carb, or something similar?
Even just some Seachem AmGuard?
I have both on hand for my QT, as well as an AmAlert.
And you know Prime will work during emergencies.

I've got prime, so squirted some in the tank, but I'm not sure how much to use. I'll pick up some AmGaurd as soon as I can get to a store.

and making more water.....

[George]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I've got prime, so squirted some in the tank, but I'm not sure how much to use. I'll pick up some AmGaurd as soon as I can get to a store.

and making more water.....

On my bottle of prime, it says 5ml for 50 gallons. That removes 1mg/L ammonia.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by George

On my bottle of prime, it says 5ml for 50 gallons. That removes 1mg/L ammonia.

Great, thanks.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by George

On my bottle of prime, it says 5ml for 50 gallons. That removes 1mg/L ammonia.

Funny, the website states the same, but my 1g size says 0.8mg/L
I'm sure it's not vital

Brad you should know that overdosing Prime can cause serious O2 depletion, so you should just use some tonight before you buy the AmGuard, or AmQuel or whatever you decide on/find

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Brad you should know that overdosing Prime can cause serious O2 depletion

didn't know that. Thanks. I may have to reroute the sump off my frag system to the q tank so that I can run more water and a skimmer. I rinsed the foam in the aquaclear last night during the water change, so probably reduced the bacteria substantially. Guess I'm doing another WC tonight....

[gregzz4]

And because you're running a lower temp, I'm sure if you wanted to go a little crazy with the Prime tonight it will be OK.
I'd be inclined to do a water change and then monitor it every hour or 2 before bed.
Another 25-50% WC before late-to-bed wouldn't hurt either ....

[gregzz4]

Why don't you try running 2 foams in the Aquaclear and alternate rinsing. Plus some carbon and read about the Zeo-carb.
Now, here's a useless suggestion considering your time frame, but maybe you should put some biopellets in your Aquaclear and in conjunction start dosing Stability daily at twice the dose ( since you're going shopping anyway ).

[Aquattro]

Well, water probably won't mix before bed time, and I have to crash soon. I've added some prime, and also added about 20lbs of rock. And a power head aiming at the surface to keep O2 up....
I have 2 foam blocks in the filter, but got all OCD on them last night and squished out all the muck. Shoulda left it alone or done only one. right now I have about 40 pounds of rock and the 2 foam blocks, so the bacteria should recover soon enough, but the next few days will need lots of water

[gregzz4]

So you're up to what now, 40-50lbs of rock? That will help lots.
Please report back tomorrow and let us know what you are doing/adding.

BTW, Sunday is QT Picture day