First I want to start by saying I feel like a complete idiot for not studying up before beginning my tank. I'm at the 6 week mark and clearly haven't surpassed the new tank syndrome. This post will include several questions. I apologize because it will seem juevinile to many who are experienced. I'm at a loss as I am struggling by extremely high ammonia levels and am performing water changes approximately every other day using Prime. I have a 75 gal tank 5 baby bps and 4 small tetras. As far as filtration I'm using the emperor 400, aqueon quiet whisper 55, and sponge IV.
This weekend made the move from a 55 gal tank to a 75 gal tank. I used about 50% of the original tank water to transfer over to the new tank. Side note, I did not allow my original tank cycle for 6 weeks before adding the BPs originally due to lack of education but this is week 5.. I am still having unbelievably high ammonia levels. In the new tank I am using the emperor 400, Aqueon filter for 55-75 gal, and a sponge filter and still tonight when testing the ammonia level the water color shows between a 2.0 and 4.0 on the API ammonia color card..
how often do you clean your tank, i am planning to buy a 100g tank and its not a easy job for me to clean them often as i need good lot of water which is not contaminated r chlorinated so i got to be careful in filling and im planning for small stone gravel for the tank....
is it necessary to completely recycle the tank a 25% water change on a regular basics may be once in 3 weeks r so, will this be sufficient and may be a complete recycle once in a year ll this help??
Hi All, my wife has fallen in love with a 5 year old BP in our local pet store which I have now bought for her. The tank that he (Jackson) is currently in looks far too small for him so I have bought a 260l (68 gallon) tank. My problem is I have been given so many stories on how to prep the tank for his arrival. 1) Fill the tank and leave it running for week before I introduce Jackson. 2) Fill the tank, add additives and introduce Jackson after 3 days. What do I do? If jackson does not make the move I need to find a new home :-0
Hello!
Recently my landlord put a water softner in our home. We previously had well water, which was hard and contained iron. My fish have been striving in this well water for months and seem quite happy. We now have a water softner. I am unsure at the moment if it contains salt or potassim. I read that neither of those are technically great for fish, but they do better with the potassium. I will be finding out soon exactly what type it is and I will post it.
Need some info about activated carbon.
I washed it everyday for abt a week and have added it to my tank today.
Should it be used in aquariums??
Are there any side effects??
Any precautions???
my aquarium is (length=36 , height=18 , width=18) inchs
how much gallons is this can anyone tell me
reply soon..
My Ph fell from 7.2 to 6.0 in a week and I am not sure why. My BPs look pale - how do I correct this issue? I really dislike toying with Ph, but I understand BPs enjoy a much higher number - thanks for advice!
Question
If I clean tank and replace the water, can I use warm water from my tap? I use tap water with chemicals anyway, but does it make a difference if I use a little bit of warm, so my fish dont get cold when I add in the water?
Ok so my bumped my power plug last night and the heater and air pump turned off. I relized it this morning and turned them back on, the temp was 72F. Well it has been about 3 1/2 hours and the temp is idling at 74F. Is there something I need to do to get it to rise? I have the Tetra adjustable submersable hearter 30 - 60 gallon. I have the temp switch as high as it will go but it is still at 74F and the little lgiht is off. Do I need to unplug it then turn the stiych down, then plug it back in and then gradually turn it back up?
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