55 gal startup

[jrneuzil]

Hi,
I have taken down my 20 gal and transfered th Eco-complete and plants into a new 55 gal I set up. Info the 55 is below. My question is how soon should I restart my EI regeime, or should it start it right away. I have it planted to about 60% of available planting space and plan to pack it tighter on Tuesday when I can get to the fish store.
I would also be interested in any recommendations on dosing amounts in the 55. I dose stuff from Gregg, Plantex CSM +b, KH2PO4 and KNO3.




55 gal,
260 watts of PC
PH is currently 7.62
KH is 22 (yes thats high)
Temp 75
GH is 14 (really)

 

[PHalas]

Re: 55 gal startup

Do you have Co2 on this tank?

 

[jrneuzil]

Re: 55 gal startup

yes I do from a 5 gal tank.

 

[Tom Barr]

Re: 55 gal startup

Basically double the routine for a 20 and add about 1/2 teaspoon KNO3, 1/8 KH2PO4, GH related dosing at 2x, and about 15mls 3x a week traces.

Regards,
Tom Barr

 

[jrneuzil]

Re: 55 gal startup

Thanks Tom. I will start that today. Went to the store today and picked up some more plants to pack it in a bit.

JR