Bubbles

[PandaKing]

How do I stop this from happening? I don’t even know why I’m getting bubbles in my tank.

[Fresh2o]

Foaming in freshwater can indicate an excess in proteins in that water. Try increasing the amount and frequency of water changes and see if that helps.

[PandaKing]

Originally Posted by Fresh2o

Foaming in freshwater can indicate an excess in proteins in that water. Try increasing the amount and frequency of water changes and see if that helps.

Alright cool I’ll do that tonight then thanks

[King Fisher]

Are you putting additives in the water?

[PandaKing]

Only thing I add is liquid plant food every other week and aqueon easy balance at water changes

[King Fisher]

Maybe the easy balance? Likely, it's as Fresh pointed out.....excess protein. Did the water change fix it?

[PandaKing]

Also am fighting water hardness as well, just tested water(only got 5-1 strips left till Thur) an it was
Nitrate-10ppm
Nitrite-0ppm
Hardness-150ppm
Alkalinity-bout 70ppm
Ph-7

[King Fisher]

Your water isn't that hard. It's moderate. I run 180 ppm and I'm moderate. My pH is 8.2-8.4. Your nitrates are pretty low as well.

[PandaKing]

Originally Posted by King Fisher

Your water isn't that hard. It's moderate. I run 180 ppm and I'm moderate. My pH is 8.2-8.4. Your nitrates are pretty low as well.

How would I raise my nitrates? An ok cool was worried the water was hard

[King Fisher]

Lower nitrates such as yours is a good thing. You don't want them over 40 ppm. I would seriously consider getting a liquid test kit from API if you want accurate water readings. Those test strips are garbage.

[PandaKing]

Originally Posted by King Fisher

Lower nitrates such as yours is a good thing. You don't want them over 40 ppm. I would seriously consider getting a liquid test kit from API if you want accurate water readings. Those test strips are garbage.

Ya I had some till a certain 9yo boy decided he wanted to mix em all together

[King Fisher]

Get a lock box too. Lol

[PandaKing]

Originally Posted by King Fisher

Get a lock box too. Lol

Lol I started putting everything in my room so little brat will leave it alone.