So...I had a little water problem recently so I still haven't added any more fish than the 2 white cloud minnows who currently reside.



Here are my water specs (10 gallon tank- all water changes on schedule)



9-22

NH3/NH4- 1.0 (I found out my wife had been feeding the fish w/o my knowledge cuz she thought they needed more..doh!)

NO2- 0

NO3- 0

PH- 7.4

KH- 2



9-29

NH3/NH4- .5 (much better and no dead fish, phew!)

NO2- 0

NO3- 0

PH- 7.2

KH- 3



I'm hoping the water test on Wednesday will show better nitrate/nitrite numbers so I can add more fish. (I believe the number should be around .3...?)



Here is my question:

I've decided to add a heater so I have more options of species. In the future I'd like to have live plants which means new fancy lights. When I decide to add lights and live plants how will this affect my water quality? Should I wait to add tropical species until both the heater and live plants have been in the tank for a bit?



Thanking,

Dawgthis

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