Newbie in need of help! New tank, need advice

[Bcusick]

You guys are so encouraging!

All your advice is really paying off. Woke up this morning dreading going to work cos I was so tired stood up and took one look at my fishes swimming around looking probably happier than they ever have done. And now I've got a smile on my face too!

 

[Delapool]

Great news

 

[Nimo]

You guys are so encouraging!

All your advice is really paying off. Woke up this morning dreading going to work cos I was so tired stood up and took one look at my fishes swimming around looking probably happier than they ever have done. And now I've got a smile on my face too!

Wonderful!
We actualy have some Docters around my area that recommend fish tanks to help relieve stress. I know after a rough day for me its very nice to just take a bit and sit back to watch my fish tanks.
My husband is the same way he comes in from work sits in a chair for an hour or so just watching the tanks.

 

[Brookster123]

Best way to start the day! I spend a couple minutes in front of each tank, taking inventory while feeding, I was late for work the other day because my apisto decided to sleep in and I couldn't go until she came out for breakfast, I know it sounds crazy..

 

[threnjen]

Hooray! So glad they are doing well!

 

[Nimo]

Hows the tank today?

 

[Bcusick]

@nimo

All is well and good. Fishes are looking really happy, chasing each other round and playing in the plants. I hope they're playing and not mating lol. can't really tell. so all in all great.

 

[Nimo]

Great! I am glad to hear that.

 

[Bcusick]

Thought you would be, my fish are very grateful for your help btw, so am i

 

[Nimo]

You did all the work me and some others just gave advice. It is nice to know what I know and learned working with you helped so much.

 

[gd007]

..now, about that hot pink gravel....

LOL!!

 

[Brookster123]

..now, about that hot pink gravel.... LOL!!

I know, I knowww, gf picked it, it's a give and take
Glad to hear the tanks thriving! Nice work!!

 

[Nimo]

You guys are so encouraging!

All your advice is really paying off. Woke up this morning dreading going to work cos I was so tired stood up and took one look at my fishes swimming around looking probably happier than they ever have done. And now I've got a smile on my face too!

Hows the fishies today?
Still doing well I hope!

 

[Bcusick]

Sadly not. Lost a guppy this morning. Ph had risen too much I think. 70% water change and removed most of the crushed coral maybe I had added too much.

Still determined to made this a success!

 

[Brookster123]

Oh noo! How much coral did you add? A little goes a long way, how high is the ph? I lost 3 guppies when cycling my tank, it's tough I know.

 

[Nimo]

Whats the test readings? It could be that the guppie was weakened by the cycle. They dont handle cycels very well.

 

[Bcusick]

I added a small handful not that much. Didn't realise how high the ph would rise. It did come up very high. The ph scale only goes up to 7.6 and it's defiantly that if not higher.

 

[Brookster123]

Are you using the API liquid kit?

 

[Bcusick]

Yes I believe it's called master test kit or something along those lines

 

[Brookster123]

Is there a high end ph test too?