Hazzards of Overstocking?! - Aquarium Advice

GinaD · 03-22-2006, 09:23 PM

I did a 20% WC last night, and another 20% tonight. This is what I have for phosphates after both WCs!

I have had no fatalities in this tank for over a year, my fish are not breathing hard... yet...

Every weekend I do a 20% WC.

I don't know what my phosphates used to be, as I just bought this test kit yesterday. I don't even want to tell you how dark it was before the wc last night...

Lessons learned:
1. Don't overstock!
2. Test, test, test! When done, test again!
3. Frequent water changes!

ColdFish · 03-22-2006, 09:28 PM

Ouch

I just ordered that same test kit today along with some other supplies that I needed. Kinda afraid to get it now.

**Fluff** · 03-22-2006, 09:34 PM

Wow, were you having any algae or cyano issues?

Brenden · 03-22-2006, 09:35 PM

What type water are you using? Have you tested the WC water?

GinaD · 03-22-2006, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluff

Wow, were you having any algae or cyano issues?

Ya, actually, this is the post that made me buy the test - thanks to you.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewto...hlight=#609955

I never would have known to test for it otherwise.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenden

What type water are you using? Have you tested the WC water?

RO/DI water from the LFS.
Just did that test a few moments ago.
There is a bit in there too. Is that unusual?

**lando** · 03-22-2006, 09:50 PM

Good luck getting them under control. You can also turn to your food as a source for PO4. Feed lightly and thaw and rinse all frozen food in RO/DI water prior to adding it to the tank. Good luck in teh battle.

**lando** · 03-22-2006, 09:52 PM

I would source out some different water. Let the LFS know what you found.

Brenden · 03-22-2006, 10:19 PM

No RO/DI should not have it.

GinaD · 03-22-2006, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lando

I would source out some different water. Let the LFS know what you found.

I will, thanks.

revhtree · 03-22-2006, 11:22 PM

Yes sounds like the prob might be with the LFS water.

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lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	I would source out some different water. Let the LFS know what you found. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

03-22-2006, 10:19 PM	#8
Brenden Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 3,876 Images: 32	No RO/DI should not have it. __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't make you an artist. If guns kill people...Spoons make Michael Moore fat.

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revhtree Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossville. Ga Posts: 4,047 Images: 1	Yes sounds like the prob might be with the LFS water. __________________ Remember to Keep Christ First! 120G - Deltec AP601 Skimmer - Reefkeeper2 - Geo 618 - (2)Tunze 6100 - Tunze 6212 Wave Box - (2) 250w MH's w/VHO

03-22-2006, 09:28 PM	#2
ColdFish Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 173	Ouch I just ordered that same test kit today along with some other supplies that I needed. Kinda afraid to get it now.

03-22-2006, 09:50 PM	#6
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	Good luck getting them under control. You can also turn to your food as a source for PO4. Feed lightly and thaw and rinse all frozen food in RO/DI water prior to adding it to the tank. Good luck in teh battle. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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