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    Q. How to detect/neutralize toxins in stones cut with petroleum-lubricated saws?

    I do have a scientific way of testing, it includes putting in enough water to submerge the rock in, then try to test for chemicals around a week or so every day. if there are bad results then you could choose not to use it or to repurpose it but I am also assuming you have access to that type of...
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    pH rising ridiculously fast

    Indian almond might help too possibly. If you use driftwood and peat moss and a few of those leaves that might work. I can calculate how many you'd need based on the info I got from the links I sent, but like Aiken said it will not do much but will help a bit. The article from building your...
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    pH rising ridiculously fast

    yeah like you said it might be the substrate if you like it take it out for a few days and if it still does not lower put it back in that being said here is what you wanted on bacteria it is a bit of a long read tho https://www.osti.gov/pages/servlets/purl/1307331 these are for lowering ph...
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    corys skittish

    this should help a little :)
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    new tank!!

    wrong image lmao that's my cat (well one of them)
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    corys skittish

    are the green cory new to the aquarium or long-time dwellers? if they aren't brand new Id need to do some more research but if they are I found a link that could help. :)
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    Help!! My GH is 180mg/L

    this link should help, it shows six different methods too so there should be something there to help, if not id be pretty surprised! https://urbanfishkeeping.com/how-to-lower-gh-in-your-aquarium/
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    QUESTION' how to dose fenbendazole in freshwater aquarium planaria

    that's good that everything else survived I wish you good with those evil little things!
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    Hierarchy of Aquarium Assembly in its many aspects, processes and materials

    your writing really hits me close to my heart too, I feel you with all the planning!
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    new number with questions

    2.5 is my first set up, and I just got a 10 gallon from my grandma. (it's my birthday today) I am a minor so my father bought me the fish I listed, he ordered online so I do not think I can send the shrimp back, do you have any tips for making sure they are going to be safe while it cycles? I...
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    volcanic soil making my tank water really dark!

    okay, thank you so much! I am new to having aquariums and am still getting used to it but a lot has cleared but and I did end up running the filter and it helped a bit mainly because I am going to be upgrading the media anyways will probably change most of the water because I have no fish yet...
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    QUESTION' how to dose fenbendazole in freshwater aquarium planaria

    This video is a little long but should help here is another place to check tho Fenbendazole dosing
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    Hierarchy of Aquarium Assembly in its many aspects, processes and materials

    that was a very very good read kudos!!
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    Cory - better off alone or in hospital tank with mates?

    if the egg-laying female cory isn't sick with anything I'd probably put them in a tank together that is away from the ones in quarantine or at least not sick with any thing transmitable
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    Back in the Water

    Aquaclear is a good hob filter. The wire cutter recommends it and it's upgradeable. I'm wondering if you know any good filter sponges because of how long you have been in the trade? I will be able to review Nolan's aquarium on Tuesday (possibly Wednesday) for fish quality and you're welcome to...
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