Recent content by sailorlady

No, not chloro anything The ammonia is so high 'cause the tank wasn't properly cycled with good bacteria to take care of their poop naturally. So, the Bio Spira adds the good bacteria and begins the process of neutralizing that ammonia from the poop etc. With so many fish (too many) I have hi...

Marineland replies.... Just had a loooonnnggg talk with a wonderful long termer person at Marineland, Marineland - Smart Design. Superior Performance., makers of BioSpira. In my case, I am to stop feeding my fish for 3-4 days--:(, do no water changes for at least two-three more days, put a few...

I am painfully aware now.... couldn't agree with you more, but was ignorantly led down this primrose path. Am trying to dig myself and them out of this. Will take your advice seriously. Have been doing water changes up to 25%...am now using Prime as I have been told it's easier on the fish then...

Thanks to all Appreciate the help...plan for sure to get one early to set up, use, observe. Make sure the fishies are getting fed properly. BTW, put in Bio Spira two full days ago, and the ammonia is still reading high...just checked for nitrites, and they are whacked out too. Should I leave...

Hi, Newbie here, I have to go away for about 6 days in about 2 mos. Have 12 fish, Freshwater, 20 gals, ( I know, I know...put BioSpira in yesterday and everybody looks good....so far). I have had the tank for about 3 wks. now, with fish (I know, I know). My question is: has anyone got a...

Thanks.... BTW, got my BioSpira from Foster and Smith, it arrived super cold and overnighted...put it in yesterday, and my poor ammonia laden fish are doing just fine. And the tank looks great. Will do an ammonia test later today, and hope to see an improvement. Sure appreciate your input. Margo:D

All old posts, but me, being a newbie, just found Animal House, the one on 34th St. N and 9th Ave. Two ppl there, Ron and Daniele seem to know what they're talking about. Also, just yesterday, the replaced their order for Bio-Spira...coming in soon and they keep in the fridge, of course. Nobody...