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I haven't had any real water change schedule; I've just been doing when the water looks cloudy or the algae gets to be too much for me. The only additive I've been using is Top Fin water conditioner (based on the dosage on the bottle) with any water added or changed. Based on your...

Good morning! I'm back with some test results, and wish I could change my title to this string since it's COMPLETELY wrong! :-( Here are my results on three different water sources: tank: pH = 7.8 Ammonia = 0 Nitrite = 0 Nitrate = 40-80 ppm RO water available: pH = 6.4 Ammonia = 0 Nitrite...

Thanks for all of this help/knowledge! I just received notice my new kit has been delivered, so I should have actual numbers tomorrow and will report back. Update: Forgot to answer the question about RO water. I started using it on recommendation from a friend, but I'm no longer confident...

It's actually RO water; a 3 gallon filtration system attached to our kitchen sink.

Thank you so much for all the information! As soon as I have the test kit in hand, I will be able to give numbers. One thing of note, I've been using distilled water (water purifier on home tap, so I bring from there). Is this better/worse/doesn't matter?

Newbie first post! I've had my tank for over a year, and it NEVER seems settled. I feel like I'm constantly chasing equilibrium so what I intended to be a calming addition to my office is a constant stressor...:( I've had a few friends trying to "help" but I just get more and more frustrated...