Recent content by Ephuntz

You'd suggest doing a few more changes then?

Update: So I did 8 50% water changes and finally after 7 I noticed a large difference in nitrite levels... probably got down to 1 ppm or so I did an 8th change and dumped in the tetra safe start. I tested the water this morning an it seems like the nitrites are up to maybe 2ppm? it's hard to...

Thanks for the tips! I'll add in more biomax (I think i typoed Nitrate in that response). I have kept my eyes open for dead fish, I've been checking before I leave for work and when I get home. maybe I'll pick up tetra safe start or the other one you recommend and I'll do a series of 50% water...

As a follow up to your 2nd question... The filter is a 3 step filter, 1st a sponge/filter floss, 2. carbon filter, 3. "biomax" looks like zeolites, it claims this part reduces ammonia and nitrate. my ammonia tests show 0-0.25ppm ammonia... My tests are 7.4 ph, 0-0.25ppm ammonia, 5+ ppm...

Hey Thanks! I'll just reference you points.... 1. I don't think so? I did vacuum once but I didn't do anything extensive. I never messed with my filter either. 2. My tank is 40 Gal (probably only 37-38 gal of water in it), I have an AquaClear 75 gal filter, I have 7/8 Zebra danios, had 5...

Hey There, So I set my tank up 3 months ago (freshwater), and cycled it for about a month following what the local fish store guy told me to do (it's an exclusive fish store not some place like petsmart, etc...)... I put stability, etc... in and let it run. I tested my water and as advised...