Attempt #… I lost count

i used base rock. and i have a molly.

 

Well if you used base rock I would not be too concerned. I would try to add some Microbacter7 if you want to speed things up some what. Your molly would also probably appreciate a decrease in ammonia and nitrite values.

 

The fish store where I got the water tested at, gave me some filter floss out of one of their tanks.
Hopefully it will help. What do you think?

 

Maybe a little or not at all, you already have nutrifying bacteria. If the fish store is testing your water I would definitely buy your own test kit. People at the fish store are usually busy, test kits are not used properly, anybodies guess what the true results are. Basically I would not trust the results your fish store gave you.

Also if you are trying to avoid introduction of disease to your tank, using filter floss from one of their tanks might not be such a good idea.

Not a lot of good news I know, but I think before you do anything else get your own basic test kit if that is all you can afford right now.

 

The horror!

I was looking at all the neat stuff that are growing on the rocks.
I’m starting to see mini feather dusters, and some small sponges, and even coralline.
Then I saw it. On the bottom of a rock, right in the front, a small AIPTASIA!!! I haven’t noticed any more. But I took that rock out, scrubbed it until the pest was gone, then for good measure, I rinsed that part of the rock with freshwater. Crisis averted… I hope.

 

Finally good news.

Ammonia has gone down a little.
Nitrite in between 3-4 ppm (it was way over 5)
I didn’t think to get the number for the nitrate. last time it was fire engine red. Today it was medium orange.
I also got the phosphate tested, 0 ppm
Hopefully I’ll be able to add fish soon

 

Hey and welcome back...sorry about your lose....but don't give up... I'm fairly new to this site but Ive been in this hobby for about 10 years.Ive seen a lot of people reach out for help and got some pretty good advise from members...2 fish in a 10 gallon would be alright...they wont be the happiest fish in the world but they will be ok.I think that they would appreciate a bigger tank.I.M.E smaller tanks are harder to maintain,especially with corals.Water changes are a must,and with a small tank,simple water changes not done correctly can crash the tank...Corals and inverts aren't to keen about drastic changes in water conditions...and with a small tank...its very easy to shock and in some cases kill your livestock.Water changes have to be precise...to much of a water change will shock the fish..not to mention kill good bacteria already established in the tank.Not changing the water enough will give you green water...high nitrates dead livestock and put simply...a headache.Ive had 2 crashes in my time 24 gallon nano and a 29 gallon ...mainly due to the fact that my tank was too small and I didn't read about the pro's n con's on small tanks.I.M.O I'd go bigger.If you look at successful tanks...the majority of them aren't small...and they have excellent filtration(sump).10 gallon tanks are rarely seen with a sump....and all the successful tanks I've seen have always have one.As you stated you want corals...every person in this hobby will tell you....corals need a skimmer.In a 10 gallon tank this is highly unlikely you will be able to find a skimmer small enough for your tank.Most skimmers pull at least 60 gallons per hour...which would mean the second you connect and power on... half your water from your tank will be in the skimmer...and you will have an empty display,not to mention the micro bubbles that will be released back in the tank will certainly stress everyone out in the tank.I'm not trying to burst your bubble in any way,I just think you would be better off with a bigger tank with better filtration.I'd hate to see you post another thread saying..."to hell with this hobby"... GOOD LUCK!!

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Almost over.

The ammonia and nitrite are barely detectable, and the nitrate in 5ppm.
Do I need to wait for everything to drop to 0, or can I add 1 small clownfish now?

 

I would do a small water change and test again the next day, if ok than yes you can add your clownfish. A nitrate level of 5ppm is not much for a newly cycled tank, it might go up still.

 

I did the water change (1gal. 10%) and I got a peppermint shrimp.

I’ve tried to find info but I cant. Maybe someone here can help.
I went to petco today. They just got some o clowns in yesterday. They are really orange (almost red) but the ones that where in there already (from the last shipment) are yellow. Will they stay like this, or will the turn orange? I want one of them, but not if they are going to stay yellow.