Hi,
I need help please. I've read several posts concerning this topic, but none of them answer all of my questions.
My son aquired a 55 gallon aquarium as part of one of his trades about 7 months ago. It has two Regent filter units on the back of the tank. Each of these filter units holds two 2260 replacement filters. I've gradually added fish, and have become completely captivated by this thing.
The problems:
I cleaned the tank 3 days ago, including a 30% water change.
The ph was then 7.0
The water was slightly hazy, but just slightly.
Today the ph is 6.2; it drops like this within a couple of days every time I clean it.
The water doesn't really look dirty, but it isn't crystal clear. It has a slight yellow or green tint.
This tint has always existed in this tank, even when it had two fish in it.
A couple of my fish (one gourami and one barb) seem sluggish, and I'm worried about them.
The questions:
I want crystal clear water with as little maintenance as possible; what do I need to add or replace. I'm thinking of filters, but will do whatever it takes.
Do I have too many fish?
Do I need to test for anything other than the ph level?
Could the drop in ph level cause my fish to act sick?
I'd appreciate any help,
Thanks a bunch,
Debbie
55 gal.
5 Angels
2 Rainbow Sharks
2 Tiger Barbs
2 Dalmatian Mollys
2 Silver Dollars
3 Gouramis
3 Bosemani Rainbows
2 Dojo Loaches
2 Plecos
I need help please. I've read several posts concerning this topic, but none of them answer all of my questions.
My son aquired a 55 gallon aquarium as part of one of his trades about 7 months ago. It has two Regent filter units on the back of the tank. Each of these filter units holds two 2260 replacement filters. I've gradually added fish, and have become completely captivated by this thing.
The problems:
I cleaned the tank 3 days ago, including a 30% water change.
The ph was then 7.0
The water was slightly hazy, but just slightly.
Today the ph is 6.2; it drops like this within a couple of days every time I clean it.
The water doesn't really look dirty, but it isn't crystal clear. It has a slight yellow or green tint.
This tint has always existed in this tank, even when it had two fish in it.
A couple of my fish (one gourami and one barb) seem sluggish, and I'm worried about them.
The questions:
I want crystal clear water with as little maintenance as possible; what do I need to add or replace. I'm thinking of filters, but will do whatever it takes.
Do I have too many fish?
Do I need to test for anything other than the ph level?
Could the drop in ph level cause my fish to act sick?
I'd appreciate any help,
Thanks a bunch,
Debbie
55 gal.
5 Angels
2 Rainbow Sharks
2 Tiger Barbs
2 Dalmatian Mollys
2 Silver Dollars
3 Gouramis
3 Bosemani Rainbows
2 Dojo Loaches
2 Plecos