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    Guppies-Neon Tetra and Betta

    I have a 20 gal tank with neon tetra and guppies some orange and yellow cobra guppies. The neighbour moved and gave us her Betta. I've been in some sites that say they are compatible. Anyone know if is a good idea to put them together.
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    How to raise KH level only

    I do a water change every week 25%. The GH - KG - & GH level are usually OK. For the last 2 weeks the PH level is 7.5 good the GH level is 100 OK the KH level was 70 last week so I added ¼ tsp acid and ¼ tsp alkaline buffer, the KH level dropped to 60.How do I raise the KH without raising the...
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    Black algae like film

    We had our 20 gal aquarium for about 2 months, do about a 25% water change every week. Add ½ tsp Equilibrium, 10 ml Cycle, and 10 ml Waste Control. About 2 weeks ago the glass and plastic plants and filter started getting a black algae like film on them. I cleaned the glass and all plants, and...
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    Filter cleaning & lighting

    Do the light's in the tank need to be on in the day time. Tank is sitting on the side of the living room window, but never gets direct sun light, there are no live plants only fake. Also I've read about not changing the filter unless it is falling apart. Should it be cleaned every couple of...
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    ph API color chart

    Does anyone know where I can get a color chart for a API liquid test. (Fluval - Hagen) Instead of buying the kit I just bought the API bottle and didn't get a chart.
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    RO water

    I am brand new to aquarium's. When I bought a 20 gal tank I asked them if it was OK to use bottled water (reverse osmosis) they said it was. Now I find it is not OK. Can this be fixed or do I have to drain the water and add different water or do something special like clean everything off rinse...
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