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Hello - this morning I found 1 of my 7 Panda Cory's dead, near the surface, among a small amount of water lettuce. I have attached a few images of the Panda Cory as well as my water results from this morning. This is how I interpret them: pH: 7.4 Ammonia:0 Nitrite:0 Nitrate: 30-40 (there is...

Hello, I recently purchase the KH & GH testing solutions to enhance the API Freshwater Master Kit I already own. I am having a hard time understanding the differences given I have a wide range between KH & GH. Here are my results: KH - took 3 drops (including drop#1) to turn yellow. Do I...

i'm looking at them in the bag... is this a disease or normal for these fish?

I am looking forward to my new fish.... en-route via FedEx for delivery any hour... These fish will be introduced 'properly' - namely , as EAGLES fans ;) Pictures to be uploaded here as they get introduced. 5 Boesemani Rainbow 6 Panda Cory :fish1:

I am looking to get into some Endlers Guppies and have read a lot from a few sites. Does anyone here have experience that they'd like to share? Breeding? Selling? Do you pay close attention to Strain-Type?

Hi all, background: * I am at the end of my fishless cycle with 4 continuous days/cycles of spiking to 4ppm Ammonia and both Ammonia and Nitrites going down to zero in 24 hours. * My last huge water change was 12/8 because, at that time, both Nitrite and Nitrate were off the charts (yet pH...

Well, it appears that my fishless cycling project was a success. I have successfully grown bacteria that will chew down 4ppm Ammonia, and associated Nitrite produced, within 24 hours, in my 55 gal freshwater tank. I realize that I could technically add all the fish at once but I don't think I...

Hello all - newbie here, I am in the process of a fishless cycle and was at the stage wear my nitrites and nitrates were off the chart so I did a big water change. After the water change, i noticed that the 'shrimp' came out again. A week ago, when I added the live plants, I saw them like...

Once I am done my fishless cycle (likely XMas) I have my heart set out on a school of ~12 Cardinal Tetra in my planted 55 gal. Couple questions: 1) any recommendations on where I should purchase? Just ask my lfs to order some in? Certain webpage? Anyone here? 2) any helpful hints? 3) good...

Hoping I did this properly (attaching the image inline via cell phone). How do you read these results ?

Hello – I have been lurking for the last few days, have posted on a few threads, and thought it was time that I introduce myself, my tank, and what I hope to get from belonging to the forum. My name is Greg, I am the father of two little girls (6 & 4), and we live in Philadelphia, PA. I used...

Are the aquatic onion plants they sell at the aquarium the same onion plants that grow wild (as weeds) in my garden? They sure look the same and it would save me a few bucks....

I just started my fishless cycle today. Tank characteristics.... Yes I have kids - both little girls. My youngest loves Spider-Man and Captain America while the other is a total 'princess'. They also love Little Nemo so we have an honorary Mount WannaHogALoogie.

background: A neighbor donated his 55gal tank to me this past week. It had been sitting in his basement for the past several years and offered it up on facebook to friends. I took it. I am now in the process of getting it setup to do a fishless cycle. I noticed that the siphon hose he also...

Hello, I am about to embark upon a fishless tank cycling program; have ready numerous posts, and was wondering if anyone in the Philadelphia area (as part of this forum) would be willing to donate 'good bacteria'? I feel kinda silly going to the fish stores, on Good Friday, asking for 'good...