Recent content by fixXxed

Um wow. I way over looked this thing. I seen someone say you should never introduce chlro.. to the tank, and that the water should be conditioned before adding to the tank. I guess I was thinking that if I didn't, that the chlro in the tap water would instantly kill the good bacteria before...

Day 28 I started adding dechlor... This is my problem. I just don't have the means to treat the water before adding it to the tank and have to dechlor after refilling tank. I have a solution in the works and hope to have this fixed by tomorrow. This is what I am thinking. I have an old brine...

I know with all the LFS around that there has to be prime conditioner somewhere and I will eventually find it. For now tetra aqua safe and jungle tank start is all I have I seen. I just picked up some aqua safe and will add this tonight. I am still wondering if this will mess with any of my...

I have not used any water conditioner. I have used Nite-out II, but must admit I have forgotten about it on the last couple water changes, until now. I have looked, (not real hard yet) for the Prime conditioner everyone talks about and have not seen it. This will definitely be my next purchase...

Day 25 - I never wanted Nitrites so bad! Well, I have been keeping ammonia levels around .25 ppm with PWC's as needed. I lost one more fish, down to 7 now. I have some used gravel in the tank, that I picked up at the LFS. Nothing else to do but wait. Still only getting a reading on ammonia, and...

Day 23 - going nuts waiting I love this forum. So much advice! Glad to be part of it. Well I lost another fish. Down to 8 now. I have not tested today yet, but as of yesterday, no nitrites. OMG. Taking forever. I did as suggested and the LFS gave me a couple cups full of used gravel. Just got...

I will check, thanks for the idea

Update - Day 19 Ok, I have been doing 50% water changes and got the ammonia levels to around .25 - .50 ppm. I did lose one fish yesterday but others seem to be ok. I check the tank for a few minutes, every couple hours to keep an eye on them. I am still not getting any Nitrite or Nitrate...

I am doing a 50% water change now. at the moment I cannot think of a water source I can use but my own tap, so that is what I am going to use. Even though there is Ammonia in my water it is still lower than the tank so hoping it will help. I also added the recommended dosage of Nite-out II. I...

Day 17 I received a 55g tank for Christmas. I was really excited to get it going and did not research a lot before starting. So this is where I am at... About three weeks ago I was setup and filled the tank with water. I let it set a few days, and I tested it with a strip test (after research...

This looks like a very informative site, so I thought I would join. I could use the information as I have problems! Anyhow, Hello Everyone!