Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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I just started my GSP's brackish water a few hours ago...everything seems to be going well and i'm almost positive my sg is as should be, it may be a little higher but not much...any advice would be great
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Re: Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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Better to raise SG on the slow side then too high too fast.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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Location: ohio

Re: Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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that is true...it just seems like there isnt any salt in there!? Even though i know there is. But you are right :D
Puffers are amazing!! :)

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Re: Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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Are you pre-mixing the salt for 24 hours before you add it?
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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Location: ohio

Re: Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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um...no :( i hope thats not bad. They said that it could go right in after i made sure it was all dissolved and that i airated it for a little bit
Puffers are amazing!! :)

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Re: Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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They??? You're not listening to the LFS are you? You won't get the proper SG of your water, unless the sale it completely dissolved. Best way to do that is in a bucket with a powerhead mixing overnight.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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Location: ohio

Re: Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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no i wasnt listening to the LFS i wont do that anymore, unless they really get me to believe what they are saying than i will make sure (on here) if what they said is correct or not before i do anything. The side of the box said that it could be put in right away but now i know. Is it ok to use an airator, or should i use a powerhead? I have a really good airator, it puts out a lot of air.
Puffers are amazing!! :)

WELCOME! - 2 angelfish, and 1 upside down catfish

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R.I.P: Mrs.Puff, Mr. Puff and, Jumbo
1 Betta 2g
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C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles
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Re: Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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I find powerheads work the best.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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My Puffers: I have had my first puffer for about 2-3 weeks now and her name is Mrs. Puff, i just bought another puffer about 5 days ago and his name is Mr. Puff. They are awsome fish and they look great!! Mr. Puff is more curious and loves to see me. Mrs. Puff is very shy but im working with her so hopefully she will become more open.
Location: ohio

Re: Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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ok...i have extra powerheads, just dont know where im going to put them
Puffers are amazing!! :)

WELCOME! - 2 angelfish, and 1 upside down catfish

Piranha 29g
2 Oscars 75g
R.I.P: Mrs.Puff, Mr. Puff and, Jumbo
1 Betta 2g
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Re: Just started my brackish a few hours ago

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Mrs.Puff wrote:ok...i have extra powerheads, just dont know where im going to put them
In the tank, maybe? :ROFL2:
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