marina
Aquarium Advice Regular
OK, my tank has a "curse" or I am a complete Aquariaidiot!!! My very first tank ever(10gal) was set up 6 weeks ago without knowing about fishless cycling, needless to say, in 2 weeks or so my beloved betta, 2 mollies and 2 guppies died, LOST ALL the fish in the tank. So I waited 2 weeks, checked the water levels closely and last week added 3 bleeding hearts. And guess what? even with good water readings, I have already lost 2 of the 3 fish!!! This "hobby" is becoming a form of "torture" as I am "obsess" trying to learn/ask on the "how to's"!...I have addressed the cycling situation, by now my water readings are within range, I have addressed the "possible" overfeeding, so the only thing that I may be doing wrong is the famous pwc's!!!!! I was recently told that I should do MONTHLY water changes, that weekly is too much considering that is a small tank with only 3 fish (well now only 1!!!) and changing the water that often is interrupting the "bioload" ...Can that be possible???Overcleaning your tank? I am so confused and stressed out!!! I appreciate yours help!!! THANK YOU!