jen106
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Apr 25, 2014
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Hi! I have a freshwater 55 gal tank that's been set up with me for a bit over 2 years. Emperor 400 filter. Currently in the tank are 3 large angels, 1 cory cat, 1 smallish African clawed frog, a bushy nosed pleco, and a fair-won goldfish my daughter brought home [emoji849]. For my birthday my husband took me to the fish store and said I could get any fish I wanted (within reason) so I was going to get a new ropefish (have had them in past in a similar set up). Luckily I brought a sample to be tested. Everything was good except my nitrite- it was apparently off the chart (the test turned super red and she said it was supposed to be orange). She suggested a 90% water change done over the course of several days so as not to shock the fish. Silly me didn't ask how exactly I should do this. I'm assuming I do 30%, refill, wait a day, 30%, refill, wait a day, and 30%, refill. I bought new cartridges and charcoal as, admittedly, it's been like 6 months since I changed them (I have done a couple small water changes, though.) How does this sound?
PS. Don't know if this matters, but I have to add probably 5 gallons a week due to evaporation. Whenever I add I use Prime to condition the water.
Thanks!
PS. Don't know if this matters, but I have to add probably 5 gallons a week due to evaporation. Whenever I add I use Prime to condition the water.
Thanks!