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It's only 5 fish in a 75 gallon. I have an API water testing kit and it consistently tells me 0 Nitrates. So I don't know what to tell you there. It's cartridge based but I only change the cartridge every couple of months. I also have mechanical filtration in the filter that I don't change so...

About my set up: 75 gal freshwater, filter is aqueon quietflow 75 400gph using carbon and mechanical fliters set up for 4 years Ammonia is 0 ppm, Nitrate is 0 ppm, Nitrite is 0 ppm, pH is 8.0-8.2, temp 80 degrees. My fish have never been healthy, no matter what is in my tank at the time. I buy...

Yes, I understand the nitrogen cycle. I know the bacteria are taking care of the ammonia, I just thought my carbon was too. Guess not. My bacteria are obviously doing their job because when I check the tank water (several days after a change) there’s no ammonia. I get the stress coat is supposed...

Sad tank Yes, my tank is a tragedy. It’s been running 4 years. Water levels are good (pH is a little high but my local fish store says it’s not a problem). Only have Fish that get along, water change every 1-2 weeks. My fish are always sick and dying. I’m frequently treating for ick or...

I discovered Chloramine (which releases ammonia when I add my dechlorinater) in my tap water. The carbon filter removes it but not fast enough to keep my fish from being stressed and sick. Can I dose the whole tank with Seachem prime and then put the water directly in or do I need to treat it in...