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Originally Posted by kotoeloncat
that is regular Amazonia, I read that amazoina II didnt perform well isnt it ?
well hopefully the HC will rebound, 50% of the whole batch pretty much turned soft in 1 night
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oh well then, yes, it leaks humic acid/ammonia like mad for the first few weeks/months. Usually people do fishless cycles with aquasoil for this very reason; if you notice any sudden deaths, the most likely culprit will be water quality. I read in rick4him's ADA 120p thread that jeff senske at aquarium design group says it's okay to add oto's and amano's at week 4, regardless of water quality (apparently he never tests his water). To me this seems a bit hasty, as the specific properties of aquasoil (including the amount of ammonia/humic acid it will leach) vary greatly from bag to bag, so too will the time it takes for a tank to cycle and become suitable for aquatic (animal) life. Live and learn, oh well. Frequent water changes will help speed up the process. Changing 50% twice a week is standard for the first two months or so, though an increase in frequency/amount won't do any harm, especially if you notice any of your inhabitants showing signs of stress.