ACFs with Tetras

[artes]

Oh ok, I never knew it might hurt their skin. I'll see if I can pry it off, and maybe attach it to some driftwood instead. I'll pick up some Hornwort next time I'm at the pet store - thanks for the suggestions.

[Jenste]

Hi,
a great no maintenance and fast growing plant is Water wisteria - - it is in all my tanks and left floating. the frogs love it!

As for the tetras, they will be no challenge for the frogs - - a 3" ACF can eat a 3" goldfish...


and keep an eye on your water quality! Using water from the original tank does absolutely nothing to aid cycling. What kind of filter are you now using, how long has the tank been set up, and how long had your previous tank been set up and what filter were you using then.

It takes about 2-3 months for a beneficial bacteria colony to develop in a filter and is sensitive even to trace amounts of chlorine - always use a tap water conditioner when doing a water change and never run a filter cartridge under the tap to rinse it off, rinse it off in a bucket of dirty tank water to remove any waste. A filter cartridge should only be replaced when it is literally falling apart- maybe once a year. And even then only replace a portion of the cartridge at a time to prevent throwing your tank into a mini-cycle due to a severe loss of your bacteria colony.

[artes]

They haven't even so much as glanced at the tetras, so I assume they'll be ok for the cycling. I keep them well fed and happy.

The previous tank had only been set up for about a month and a half. It was a 10 gallon, and once I learned that two needed a 20, I set up a 20 gallon as soon as I could (which was a couple of days ago). I've kept fish for years, so I have water conditioner, as well as some nitrite removal/cycling stuff going. With the chemical stuff I use, it takes about a month to fully finish cycling.

The frogs seem really happy though. They're swimming around like crazy, and they're eating well. So, the chemical stuff seems to be easing their transition.

[artes]

If anybody is curious, the tank is still doing really well. I ended up adding water wisteria, because I couldn't find any hornwort. Some of it is planted, and some is left floating. The cycle is going pretty well according to the water test strips. The froggies are both delighted with the extra space, and regularly swim laps around the tank. They've also started taking food out of my hand whenever I present them with treats (bloodworms and the occasional small bit of beefheart). All five tetras are doing well too - the frogs are seriously ignoring them. I guess since they've pretty much been together since the tank started the frogs don't mind them being there.

[artes]

Here is a recent photo:

[berksmike]

Looking good but make sure you keep them well fed - if hungry they could easily woof down those tetra. My Acfs would easily catch and eat freshwater shrimp bigger than those