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    Goldfish red blotches

    Nitrate Hi Thanks for your reply! Nitrates are 5.0.
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    Goldfish red blotches

    Hey I just noticed some darkish patches on my goldfish. In a stable 160 litre tank. Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0. Regular weekly water changes. Is it just pigmentation or disease? The fish is active, responsive, feeding etc..pics attached So grateful for your opinions! Gana
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    Cycling a new tank

    Hi I've been setting up a bigger tank for the first time, conducting a fishless cycle without Ammonia as it's controlled in Australia, so I used good quality fish flakes. To start, I conditioned the water and added API quickstart bacteria to the mix. I also added my healthy tank substrate and...
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    Advice on new tank levels

    Hi I've been setting up a bigger tank for the first time, conducting a fishless cycle without ammonia as it's controlled in Australia, so I used fish flakes. To start, I conditioned the water and added API quickstart to the mix. I also added my healthy tank substrate and some filter substrate...
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    New Tank Cycle

    Hi I'm setting up a new, bigger tank and want to start a fishless cycle. Problem is, pure Ammonia is a controlled substance in Australia so I can't purchase it at all! I have a healthy established tank and was going to use some filter media from it, though I've changed to a fluval canister...
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    Water Changes Advice

    Hi Ive had 2 rescued goldfish for several years in 120 litre tanks. They are doing very well and my planted tank is very healthy. I do weekly 25% water changes. In a few months during summer I am going away for two weeks. Whilst I will have house sitters I dont trust them to do water changes...
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