Recent content by tiffanyjoy

It's a 20 gallon long. I was hoping to have one more species, something bright and vibrant to kinda give a illusion of a saltwater tank. Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Yes my LFS is terrible and gives little advice if any, even when I ask. Most of what I've learned is from research and other hobbiest on forums like these. I'm going to be checking out the chain pet store this week and hope they are better. Looking to get a better lighting system, preferably the...

Ok so I started this new hobby about 5-6 weeks ago and wanted to share my experiences and things I've learned thus far. Lesson #1- never add a dried star fish to the aquarium. Its a dead fish and will cause ammonia spike. Lesson #2- Ask lots of questions BEFORE setting up aquarium. Nitrogen...

Staring to increase. Checked my levels ammonia is 0 Nitrite is 0 and Nitrate is 60-80 ph is 7.5 Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

The white stuff is on the rocks and driftwood. White alge bloom ??? Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

We have well water that we use to fill the aquarium. So I tested the aquarium water, well water and then a bottle of spring water. All 3 were the same. Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

By drinking water I mean spring bottled water Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

After some googling I just tested some drinking water and the level is a 0.25, I'm thinking my kit is defective. :/ Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Ok so I tested it again and in another tube tested my well water and they both look the same. I'm not sure if it's poor lighting but they both look like a 0.25....could my well water contain ammonia? Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Ok thank you. That's what I thought but just wanted to make sure. It feels like it's going to be forever before I get my fish. ? Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I have had my snails for about a week and I've been noticing this white stuff on their shells. Is this normal for snails or are they sick/diseased? Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I just tested my levels and am having a hard time figuring out what level the ammonia is. Maybe it's because I've been testing so often and I want it to say zero so bad that I just can't tell. Attaching a pic for another set of eyes.? Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Floating plant in place of starfish. :) Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Lol that starfish was quite the experience. My levels today are... Ammonia 0.25 Nitrite 5.0 Nitrate between 80-160 Ph 7.4 With some more research I also discovered that my water is turning yellow because of the driftwood. I really don't want to remove it as I like it and it's helping to balance...

Put a plant where the starfish was but would like to add more plants once everything stabilizes. Sent from my LGL82VL using Aquarium Advice mobile app