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Also, make sure you're shaking the bottle well before dosing. The nutrients can settle, and you might not be getting the full benefit.

Twice a week seems excessive unless you've got a ton of plants. I'd cut it back to once and see how they respond. Also, what's your water change schedule? Too many nutrients can mess with the balance.

Lynxer wrote: ↑Mon May 19, 2025 12:13 am Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll look into sodium thiosulfate and maybe test vitamin C in a small bucket first. Appreciate the feedback!

Smart move testing it first. Always better to be safe than sorry. Let us know how it goes.

Vitamin C can work, but you gotta get the dosage right. Too much can mess with your pH. I've used it in my 55-gallon planted tank, but only half a tablet per 10 gallons. Also, make sure it's pure ascorbic acid, no additives.

Yo, don't sleep on the veggie side. Mine straight up ignore the protein if I don't mix it right. Gotta keep it varied or they'll pick at each other.

Thanks for the input, I think I'll keep the Rams separate from my breeding Kribs. My Kribs have done well in my 110 gallon planted tank, raising their first batch of fry without any issues. Initially, they were quite aggressive towards the other fish, but they've calmed down now that the young ones ...

I'm running a 110 gallon heavily planted setup, got a breeding pair of kribs in there with about 25 fry, plus some tetras and other fish. Thinking of adding a pair of Rams to the mix - will they get harassed by the other fish, or can they hold their own?

I've had my fair share of keeping multiple cichlids in one tank, and from my experience, these fish will only continue to grow in size. The waste they produce is substantial, so it's crucial to maintain a strict water change schedule. With proper care and regular monitoring, your current stock might ...