Tschwartz1007
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Oct 1, 2013
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Hello, everyone. I have enjoyed my own aquaria of various sizes on and off for 30 years. Currently I have a 35-gallon with two filters (bottom and back). In fact, what prompted me to join the group is that I am experiencing some white algae in the tank. It comes from overfeeding (a friend kept my aquarium while I was out of town). It has caused me great problems as my pH is off (extremely alkaline) and I am seeing high levels of nitrates and nitrites. In fact, I just lost my plecostomus that was about 7 years old. I'm sure it is due to the trash he was having to consume at the bottom of the tank.
Soooo - I have just completed an aggressive water change. I also introduced some shrimp to the tank in the hopes that they will help to clean up the sludge. And I planted some live plants.
I hate the thought that my fish are certainly not very happy right now due to the condition of the tank.
Soooo - I have just completed an aggressive water change. I also introduced some shrimp to the tank in the hopes that they will help to clean up the sludge. And I planted some live plants.
I hate the thought that my fish are certainly not very happy right now due to the condition of the tank.