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My API master kit shows ph at 8.8. All else are zero. What should I do?

HI, My tank is STILL not cycled. I'm just playing the waiting game. But, I have a question: do you replace the carbon, bio bag, and foam inserts as often as is directed in the instruction booklet? It says to replace the foam filter every two months, replace the activated carbon insert every...

Ok, I've had the tank 6 weeks. Used Prime and Stability per earlier advice. Have fish. Ammonia has never changed over to nitrites or later to nitrates. Ammonia daily between .25 and .5 ppm. I do water changes to make fish more comfortable every two days. This is getting irritating. Just not...

Hello all, I've gotten some great advice in the past on this site and so I'm coming back. I've got a 20 gal freshwater tank with a aquaclear 30 filter. I've had the tank running since 3.5 weeks. I have a master API test kit. I have 2 emerald cories, 4 mickey mouse platys, 1 panda cory and...

Hi everyone, My tank still reads numbers of 0 for all tests except ph ~7. It's been over a week and half. Did a 10% water change few days ago. Filter sponge growing good bacteria. What is up? It's 20 gal. Aquaclear 30 filter. 3 emerald cories.

Any thoughts as to water changes and siphoning vacuums? Tank looks very clean. All numbers at 0 except ph at 7.2. Currently holding 3 emerald cories and 2 ghost shrimp. Check filter every day. Water is clear. All advice appreciated!

Any experiences? Just got new 20 gal with 20 lb white sand and aquaclear filter coming in the mail.