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I ran all tests with the Master API test kit. The day it cycled I left 5 more days after that to test the water before I put the fish in. :thanks:

I'm not sure if taking the beneficial bacteria from your old tank to your new tank is a good idea until you find out what is causing these deaths. A bigger tank is easier to maintain and zebra danios unfortunately need to be in a group of 6 or more to be healthy and happy. I know it's a pain...

Oh I see!! Yeah I do have too much media in there. When I cycled my tank I also ran an Aquaclear 20 HOB on the back. I took the media from that and added it to my baskets. I think that is what the problem is. I don't wanrt to take anything out since it has only been cycled for 15 days. Thanks:)))

Hello all:)) I recently purchased and cycled a spec 16 gallon and the pump that came with it is not so good. I tried the Mighty jet AIO pump but it is a hair too long. I am looking for an AIO (All in one) pump that is no longer than 3.5 inches in length for no more than $200.00 with a remote. I...

Hello everyone hope you are enjoying your day:) I just completed a fishless cycle with ammonia on a Fluval spec 16 gallon in 10 days. I waited until 5 days after that to add any fish. My pump chamber is clogged because I have too much media in my baskets. I was wondering if it is safe now to...

Hello and thank you so much for your reply. I am attaching the photo that didn’t upload. I also sought advice from other fish communities and the overwhelming response is that the yellow patches are normal. Not sure how true that answer is but thought I would mention it. I will try dimming the...

Hello all and a happy holiday to everyone:)) I have a 20 gal high tank with a Fluval HOB rated for a 70 gallon. All that is in the tank are 4 cories. Driftwood, plastic plants and other decorations are in the tank. The parameters are as follows: PH 7.4, Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 10 My...

Haha that's funny!! Charlie just started doing that to me but I contributed it to him being pissed at me. Lol. Hete is a pic of his tail. :fish1::whistle:

Hello and thank you for your concern:)) He is still sulking in the corner in a plant or on the floor looking at the wall. I think he may feel exposed in his new environment and very stressed from it and the move. He is still eating and blowing bubble nests and patrolling the tank. I am doing...

I recently bought a 20 gallon high tetra color fusion and the only place it would fit is where the 6 gallon fluval edge with my betta Charlie in it. Unfortunately I had to move Charlie and his 6 gal across the room. A day after I moved him I had to go out of town but only for one day. Well when...

Thank you for the help, I really appreciate it!! I saw some at my LFS and they said the same thing you did so I think I will give it a try. Can't hurt...:thanks::whistle:

Hello everyone I am in the process of cycling a 20 gallon high and the only place it fits is right by the window. I put up a backing but as you can see in the pic it is still getting way too much light on the left. I read that filters with a skimmer and UV sterilization help with algae growth...

Wow 30 members have viewed this post and just kept on going. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks!!! Need more advice please:)) Hello and sry about the late response. I went ahead and removed the carbon from the resealable filter floss and added Fluval small bio rings to the bag. I really don't like this Whisper 20 HOB filter. The output GPH is a little to low for my needs and it...

Hello everyone I am in the process of cycling a 20 gallon high and the only place it fits is right by the window. I put up a backing but as you can see in the pic it is still getting way too much light on the left. I read that filters with a skimmer and UV sterilization help with algae growth...

Thx!! I went to petco and looked at the filter and it is feasible to empty the charcoal and replace with the ceramic bio rings. I also have a bioscrubber in my filter that is supposed to hold a good amount of BB. My tank arrives tomorrow and I'm so excited!!!:thanks:

Hello all I have a question please. I am fairly new to the fish world so please bear with me. I read that when doing a fishless cycle to not use carbon as it will remove all the ammonia needed for a cycle. Is this true? I have a tetra whisper 20 on the way and it uses biobags with carbon in it...

Great idea Thank you so much for your help!! I will definitely try that. I have not yet seen the filter because it was a kit ordered on amazon. Will be here in a few days. Do you have any advice on the carbon question? I read that you shouldn't use carbon when doing a fishless cycle using...

Hello I have a question please:) I am somewhat of a beginner and need advice on what is the best media to use while doing a fishless cycle on a 20 gallon tank using flakes. I read that you shouldn't use carbon while cycling. My whisper 20 filter comes with a biobag with carbon in it. Should I...

Please please someone tell me If anyone has had any success with a battery operated gravel cleaner for a 6 gallon fluval edge that is only 8 inches in height. I have gone through a cheap one off of amazon and a Penn-plax super battery vac. Neither one has any suction and I had to cut the pipe...

Great info Thanks so much for replying!! I did use the water from a water change, I should have been more specific:) It is a relief to know that I did not destroy my bacteria colony. I will definitely use the old water for my plants...Hope you enjoy your day:flowers:

Thank you Thank you so much for the information:) That is exactly what I did in the water from a change. I was just a bit concerned that I squeezed out all the good bacteria. I now know that isn't true and feel much better. I didn't want to cause another cycle. Have a great day:thanks:

Hello I have a question please:) I am new to this beautiful aquatic world and my question is if I clean my filter media in the unused tank water do you squeeze the media or just swoosh back and forth? :fish2: Thank you for any help

Hi everyone so glad to be here!! I have been reading a lot of discussions on this site that have helped me tremendously over the past week with two betta fish. I Adopted a male betta (Charlie) from petco and had him in a 1 and a half gallon tank that I bought from amazon. I started reading how...