larochem595
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I wish I could reply to my original post but it was too old, so I will summarize-- I had multiple fish deaths in my 10 g. Symptoms were darting, listlessness at surface or bottom of tank and heavy gill pumping. Water parameters were perfect- amm 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 5, pH 7, GH 4, KH 3. I use prime and carefully adjust for GH and KH.
Thinking there was a gill infection going through the tank, I broke down the tank, disinfected and flushed everything thoroughly--I started from scratch. Bought myself a female Betta fish. Again, same exact symptoms. I was beyond frustrated.
I ran out and got 6 gallons of bottled water. I replaced a chunk of my tank water. Low and behold, my Betta is doing much, much better!!! I am so relieved. I am still figuring out how I want to adjust the water (bottled water is very soft and acidic, with no KH or GH) but I know how to do that part. I'm just happy that things are well and I don't mind buying 79 cent water.
My question is this -- how can I find out what wonky contaminant is in my water? What are the possibilities? I thought of lead but our pipes have all been replaced. Does anyone know of a place I can send my water for a very comprehensive test? Or get a test kit?
Thanks!!!
Thinking there was a gill infection going through the tank, I broke down the tank, disinfected and flushed everything thoroughly--I started from scratch. Bought myself a female Betta fish. Again, same exact symptoms. I was beyond frustrated.
I ran out and got 6 gallons of bottled water. I replaced a chunk of my tank water. Low and behold, my Betta is doing much, much better!!! I am so relieved. I am still figuring out how I want to adjust the water (bottled water is very soft and acidic, with no KH or GH) but I know how to do that part. I'm just happy that things are well and I don't mind buying 79 cent water.
My question is this -- how can I find out what wonky contaminant is in my water? What are the possibilities? I thought of lead but our pipes have all been replaced. Does anyone know of a place I can send my water for a very comprehensive test? Or get a test kit?
Thanks!!!