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I seeded it three weeks ago. I checked to see if my tap water had nitrates in it and it does not. I am going to do a PWC and see if I can get that amonia down. I guess I do not understand why there is not nitrites at this point. Any thoughts on that? Oh, another thing do I have to wait after...

I purchased a api water master water test kit and I need help with the results that I am getting. I have a 46 gallon bowfront that I used the seeding method with and added five fish- 4 platties and a catfish, I had been using test strips to test the water and this is what I was getting with that...

It was for freshwater

I was at a pet store yesterday to pick up the master test kit (API) and I was told that they had to send all of theirs back because they had been recalled due to the amonia reading not registering right. I just thought this was interesting and thought I needed to get the word out. I have not...

Ok, I am getting my friends used filter media today and some of her gravel. Tell me if I am right, I either add some amonia to this or put in some fish to help cycle my tank, the question is what kind of fish and how many? I have a 46 gallon bow tank. Also if I add just the amonia would it be...

So is that what its called-a magnetic cleaner- I want one too.... anything that makes things easier and is not against the law is good. :)

I have a question an I am afraid that it is a stupid question but here goes- I bought my tank and equipment used- the filter is a penguin I believe. Anyways the thing that hangs down long in the water has a piece about half way up with vents, you can either open or close this part. What is it...

Thanks everyone!! Now if she will only call me back I can get this show on the road.....

I have a friend who has a Oscar tank 150 gallons-- If I get a rock from her aquarium would this be enough to seed my aquarium? I have a 46 gallon tank-- How do I transport this media? Thanks! Granny

I am going to buy my aquarium used and I have been looking at a 46 gal bow front. Does this sound like a good starter aquarium? Any thoughts.... I sure would like to hear your opinions. Thanks Granny

Hi everyone! I have been reading the forums for about 2 weeks gathering information on setting up a fresh water tank. Today I thought I would join because I do believe I am going to need alot of help. I had a ten gallon tank when I was in my younger years and I don't remember it being to hard to...