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My 60 gallon tank is about three months old. So I heard the brown Algae is common. and beleive me it's running rampit! :eek: Ammonia and nitrites are running 0. I'm going to remove some of the plastic plants and decorations and clean them up a little. I'm considering a couple algae eaters. I...

I'm getting really confused, Having trouble getting my ammonia levels down on a 60 gallon 2 month tank. Some people say, 25% water change others 50%. Some say don't vacuum that's were all the good stuff is growing, others say do vacuum to get all the gunk out.:huh: I know this fish keeping is...

I sat up my 60 gallon with lots of plants, caves and rock formations. It is 48" long but only 13" wide. So has made for a snug fit, but my fish seem to really love it. The problem I'm having,, a tough time doing a weekly vac because the end of the vacuum is your typical big round thing. If only...

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How will I know when I can start adding more fish?

:dance: Yey, so happy I'm not killing my fish. Thank you!

Ok I did a complete check on my tank this morning, only because my fish was acting a little weird. Chasing each other around rather frantically. Here's the readings. Ammonia - o.25 ppm Nitrite - 0 ppm PH - 7.6 High Range PH - 7.4 Nitrate - 0 ppm. Is the PH a little high? If so what should I...

Thanks Jesse! :fish :dance: :fish2:

Thanks everyone! But one more question... so I should never leave traces of ammonia? even as low as 0.05. BBradbury, I love you quote of wisdom below your message.

Hi all, I'm new here and need some help. With the advice of some of the local pet stores I put fish in my new 60 gallon tank. 4 white shirts and 4 Buenos Aires tetras. They said it would be fine if I did water changes. I feel bad since i have learned now... that I could of done this cycling...