Recent content by Dbnsa

Hi guys, As promised I would keep you informed with the progress of my tank. It's been a week since the water change and the ph buffer. The water is still crystal clear. Ph is stable at 7.2. Fish are really happy and so am I. No sign of algae or bacteria bloom. I'll give another up date...

I realize that the ph will be unstable on water changes. But my plan is to change the water and then watch what's happens. But I'm hoping to only change the water next week again. I want to leave the tank alone now to see what will happen. If it will resort back to what it was or if it will...

Hi no I haven't replaced the carbon yet. But it is the next thing yo get done.

The second water change was yesterday so it's been about 24 hours. This morning it was clear it has remained clear the whole day. Usually by this time the tank would be milky again.

I'll be testing everyday for the next week or so to make sure it remains stable. Sorry didn't mean ammonia bloom. Just ammonia. I had algae bloom on my mind when I wrote it. I'm not saying that a ph buffer is the answer. But in my case after trying everything i could think of and trawling the...

Hi guys, thought I would give you an update on how my tank is doing. After chatting to you I decided to do a 50% water change followed by 20% changes every day until the tank came right. I also against your advise went and got some liquid ph down as my tap waters ph is over 8ppm. So I did...

I'll go out and buy another bottle of dechlorinater and change water every day unit the water is clear. Thanks guys for all the assistance. I'll let you know how it goes.

What about the ph level? The filters I'm using is to in tank filters. One on each end of the tank. They are both Penn Plax Cascade internal filters. One is a 300 and the other a 600.

Thanks for the Advice. When you say partial water changes I would assume it should be 20% everyday.

You're right about the algae killer it is poison. But it worked. I think I need to take a sample into my pet store for analysis and check perimeters. In South Africa you can't get all in one test kits. They are all separate kits and they cost a fortune. If I wanted test everything I would need...

I have taken some water out using a cleAr glass. When looking at it in light it looks white. But I'll look at the water in a white bowl. But my question is if I have been using algaway, why would I still be getting algea? What I find frustrating is that I emptied my old tank and left it outside...

Here is the photo of my tank. Let me know what you think.

Hi guys, I would usually change about 20%. Once a week if needed. The color is white which would suggest a bacterial bloom. But this has been going on for about a month. It has turned slightly brown but it is only because I have put in some drift wood to try lower the ph. The lighting isn't the...

Hi, No i bought the tank new from a reputable pet store.

Ok, So i made the bnig decision to go bigger last year october. So i moved from a 28 litre tank to a 120 litre tank. Talk about headaches!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have had my big tank for 4 months. I have been battling with everything that could go wrong. From poor cycling to Algea and high PH. In...