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3 platys and a dwarf gourami, 2 small mystery snails

Tap water is Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate Not 0 but not quite 5 either

I'm back for more assistance. I was not able to find some media but I've been doing daily water changes and all fish seem to be happy with no losses. I've been checking water parameters first thing in the morning(7am). Doing a water change a few hours later and then checking again. Ammonia...

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! I have another question. I have a Hang on back filter currently but I ordered a canister filter that will do a better job. Should I run both until the tank is cycled or wait until fully cycled? Just switch media into new one?

We have a local fish exchange, I left a message to see it I can be put in contact with someone to help me out with media. At least I know what I'm looking for now!

Hmm, the pond doesn't stay on filter during winter because we live in NY. Guess I'm back at square one. [emoji17]

Would a pond with fish be good to introduce bacteria? I could bring some in and let it get to room temp before putting it in. My neighbor has a koi pond.

Yes, I don't have another tank to put them in. Ok, so bigger water changes anytime its over .5ppm. Got it! Thanks!

For reference, here is my readings for the last week.

I didn't research and put fish in after set up. I lost only 4 guppies and a dwarf gourami. I've purchased seachem stability and prime. We are 2 weeks into cycle and 1 week into using the seachem products. My current readings are ph 7.8 (no changes there), ammonia 4 ppm, nitrites .25ppm and...