Recent content by MermaidGurl

I added pure ammonia to my tank to start the cycling process on May 6th, and it measured 4.0 ppm. It's now May 19th and ammonia has dropped to 1.0 ppm but nitrites still aren't showing up, what's going on?

So I tested my tap water after leaving it in a glass for 24 hrs, and the pH turned out to be 8.3 as well. My water goes through a softener, since it's well water. Idk if that would have anything to do with it.

I tested my newly filled aquarium after 24hrs, and the pH was 8.3. The pH of my tap water is approximately 7.5. What might be the cause, and how can I lower it in my tank?? Thanks

I live outside of the city, so my water is from a well and it goes through a water softener. Can this water be used in my aquariums? I have land hermit crabs and the water doesn't seem to affect them in any way.

I haven't started he cycling process yet. I was thinking of peaceful fish, ones that would get along in a community tank. Not predatory or cichlids. And I'm good with oddballs.

So I have a 30 gallon aquarium and I was wondering if anyone has any stocking ideas? I want it to be a freshwater community tank. Thanks! Also if anyone has any good tips or links for fishless cycling, that'd be great!

Pool filter sand works fine? just rinse it thoroughly first. I had it in my tank and there were no issues. Sent from my SGH-I747M using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Not in any order (not all of these fish I would buy, but like to look at them at the store): -guppies -hatchetfish -elephantnose -leaf fish -balloon belly Molly -angelfish -bettas -Black moor goldfish -gourami -oscars

That's awesome! Love it!

Thanks! Will the hydrogen peroxide hurt my fish though?

I agree with the dwarf gourami, I have one with a guppy, a Platy and cories.

The tank that I'm putting it in does have fish, and I do not want any snails! That's for sure, or diseases.

Same things happen with my female Mickey Mouse Platy and my powdered blue dwarf gourami! SHe follows him around and gives him *kisses* the occasional time, but I don't think its anything to worry about as long as they aren't stressed out or hurting each other. Mine doesn't do it in an aggressive...

Another question I have is, when I bring the plant home what do I do with it? I'm guessing I don't just add it straight into the tank.

No, there is no sun hitting the tank. I have the lights in for a regular day, and turn them off at night. I changed the position of the light because it was creating algae. Thanks for the help!