Recent content by GeorgeBlevins

Thanks for the reply. I treat the whole tank because I use a python hose to pour water directly in and out from the sink. I know a lot of folks who do this without problems.

That might have been it, I'll do another test today and see what's going on. Thanks for your advice!

No, I used such a huge amount of water in the process of rinsing, dechlorinating it all would probably be impossible. I didn't realise the amount of chlorine on the pebbles after rinsing would be enough to crash the tank. I also added dechlorinator at the same time I added gravel, since I was...

Its imagitarium brand gravel. I rinsed 2 cups of gravel at a time until the water ran clear. I'm using a liquid test kit. The other fish are still fine, which is a relief.

My "main" hobby is growing nepenthes pitcher plants and other carnivores like sarracenia and fly traps. Freshwater tanks are pretty fun too, but getting them balanced is tricky. Maybe a little underwhelming, but my goal is to have a peaceful planted community with Atya gabonensis as a...

I've had a bare 40 gallon breeder with potted plants in it for about 3 years, with only two goldfish in it. Three weeks ago I decided to give away the goldfish and trade it for the community route. It was stocked with 1 bleeding heart tetra (only 1 was available, waiting on school), 4 black...