You can help stabilize your pH at a level up to 8.4 by using pelletized Dolomitic Limestone (calcium magnesium carbonate) Look for a brand with higher calcium than magnesium, though all will do fine and break down slowly over time to keep your acidic water buffered. Just add the Ag Lime anywhere in your system where water flows over a large surface area of lime, or create a separate buffering tank with heavy aeration similar to the biofilter tank.
What type of "ammonia" are you using? many household ammonias contain other chemicals that will kill your bacteria, not start it. Simply taking whizzes in your water work darn well to create the bacterial colonies....
25 fingerlings in 250 gallons would be happy for over a week in your water....IF not feeding, or recently fed (within 6 hours)
Last edited by Rainman; 06/15/16 10:41 PM.
