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Salou fish, I'm also glad you found the problem with the bala shark, and it was both a wise move to do a pwc, and move the shark to another tank provided it has bacteria to care for the water...You can use prime to temp...(24 hrs) neutralize the ammonia into ammonium...just remember its is...

Qube, I do spend much time on research and there are times it helps and is functional for the intended purpose...but not all enjoy my finds. thanks for the comment. PP

I thank you all and hope to be a good member for this forum.

Thank you AndrewMcFadden, for the greeting much appreciated...PP

Thanks for the welcome fort384 pp

My name is LT and I’m making a return to having aquariums in my home. I was an active part of the fish care hobby in days when there was no forums because there were no personal computers, and “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” was a most favored watched program…soon to be followed by “Star Trek”...

I wish to add when you leave make sure you have good air circulation for the cycles does like good oxygen circulation and in your absents that is the only issue you would have to be concerned with. That based on information your have provided up to now. I don't personally believe PH will have an...

I wish to add when you leave make sure you have good air circulation for the bacteria does like good oxygen circulation and in your absents that is the only issue you would have to be concerned with. That based on information your have provided up to now. So short of a power failure or any...

Before you leave chk to see if ammonia drops below 4ppm...if not IMO it would be OK to leave but upon arrival home see where it is and care for same as you have been. I don't see any problems with your efforts to date and as expected your Nitrites went off the scale, but noted your ammonia...

Nice story Teakwood. PP

hobgob, and blert, here is the first part of the article with both source and title. so You can read up the article in present form. With more results to follow at a later time . http://www.umsl.edu/~microbes/pdf/There's%20Something%20Fishy.pdf “There's Something Fishy” The Nitrogen Cycle...

Hobgob, water Ph is most important to the ammonia presence and water change never really had a chance to be discussed. I used the quote to emphases the use of the persons own words are confusing, for he say’s it is not a bacteria, and then it is…both would be correct since it is both a compound...

Using your own words: " We do not call the bacteria 'nitrite' and 'nitrate', that's just outright confusing. Nitrite ( NO2 ) and Nitrate ( NO3 ) are chemical compounds of nitrogen and oxygen. They are not bacteria but are the waste products of said bacteria. They are not bacteria but are the...

"Not sure where you are getting this info. Nitrite and nitrate are not bacteria and one does not neutralize the other. " Blert, I can gather the proof of statements if you wish, but let me first say I'm not here to overinflate my ego...easy for me to do...so I try to avoid it. I seek to help if...

Hi AndrewsPistol, I'm new here so not familar with your works, but if you missing camera is found and of the more professional type (example Canon 5DMII type) I can be of much help in macro and lighting information. Otherwise Hello. :welcome::welcome: PP

If I didn't make it clear I'm sorry but here is what it say's: Ammonia is oxydized (neutralized) by Nitrites whose numbers can get off the scale. Over time of the cycle Nitrates will oxydize (neutralize) the Nitrites, and even bring their numbers down over time. And we do control the Nitrate...

Teakwood, just remember though the goldfish is very hardy don't do things with sudden change...let me give you a meaning to say if the water temp is 80 degrees, don't drop it to 70 immediately...it really messes even the best of fish up. And since you mention gills as if a problem has this fish...

librarygirl, that is sound advise and proper use of the test method...:thumb: PP

AndyN, any sudden increase of Ammonia does cause a decline in Nitrates, unless they have the numbers to neutralize the surge. Nitrites will suddenly bloom, and your test indicates you are still cycling, and the readings are normal and not a mistake...remember you must build a strong Nitrate to...

Sambo7475, I know and understand how you felt it is really...well shocking to see the gold fish alive and well in the wild. Oh and like you that hole in the ground was deep, and the preacher said he has fished a line in that hole before, and it was very deep...but didn't give me approximations...

jondamon, he hasn't give that information, and like you we need that to evaluate what could be the problem with the shark. Personally I have seen where he did match one of the two symptoms (blood redness in the fin and along body side. But on the site I found that same information match it...

I'm not needing a fish doctor, and just wanted to know what they would be called here in America....Would like to know what your fish doctor concludes is the problem, for unless you can provide water perameters as they exist I don't see how anyone can provide and answer to your sisters problems. PP

don't get me wrong, this is not a concern issue, and the only reason I ask about the 4ppm with ammonia and bacterial growth...too much ammonia will actually slow the growth, as in shock or stop the activity, while not enough also slows the growth as in the amount of bacteria, but at a steady...

AndyN, where did you find you fishless cycle information, for I would like to read it over as you use a 4ppm level yet most I have read stay at 5ppm. Nit pic perhaps but I'm that way, so can you give me a reference source please. Kind regards PP

Salou fish, It is nice that you help your sister at this time she needs it. I live in America where there are so many professional persons that you call a vet (veterinarian), that would care for or answer qurestions about a fish and it's illness...I don't know what they would be called here, or...