Recent content by Metalfish

Actually, I was confused because I had such high nitrates and NO algae. Figured it would be growing like crazy. The tap water has no nitrates. It was the first thing I checked.

Hmm. I always remembered my dad having a decent amount of algae in his aquarium back in the day and he was using just a T8 back then. Of course, this was like 15 years ago and I know he didn't have a good filter or anything. You think that is why I'm not seeing any algae? That makes me feel...

Yes, I am using the API master test kit. And yes, I am just counting and not timing it. I really didn't think it made that much difference, but it sounds like it does. I am not doing that big of water changes weekly, its been more likely every 2/3 weeks because of my schedule. The light I...

I have a 55 gal freshwater community tank that has been set up for about a year now. I am using a Fluval 303(?) filter system with carbon, sponge and media for my filtration. My ph has been about 7.4 consitantly with no ammonia or Nitrites but my Nitrates have been through the roof constantly...