u2_Crazy
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I have a FW 29gal planted with 2 Java Ferns, 2 Hornworts and 1 money wort. I have been testing the water every 2 days with an AP Master Test Kit. I have never had any detectable Nitrites, Nitrates or Ammonia. I started with 4 Buenos Aires Tetras and then 4 Pepper Cories and 2 Clown Plecos 2 weeks later. After 3 days I found 1 of the plecos was dead under a log (had some fuzz on him) So I tested the water and still all zeros. I did a partial water change (30%) and now 1 of my Tetras is Dead. I just tested again and my Nitrates are at 5ppm. So I called my lfs and they said I shouldn't have Nitrates, I was thinking that Nitrates were fine to have especially at a low level of 5ppm. Is this my fault? What should I do?
** The only thing I have noticed is I believe I have a faulty Heater which I am replacing today. My temp has fluctuated between 76 & 86 in the past 3 days. (It was at 76 when I did the pwc and I increased the temp and it jump to 86 over a day) I believe this probably contributed to the death of the Tetra. Anyway, what should I do?
** The only thing I have noticed is I believe I have a faulty Heater which I am replacing today. My temp has fluctuated between 76 & 86 in the past 3 days. (It was at 76 when I did the pwc and I increased the temp and it jump to 86 over a day) I believe this probably contributed to the death of the Tetra. Anyway, what should I do?