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I used to use API but when all my fish died and I took a sample to my LFS and they tested the water with their JBL test kit the differences were amazing. API PH 8.0 - JBL 7.4 (hence fish deaths), API Nitrates 40 - JBL 10. I think API are kack. Very hard to compare the colour to the colour...

Hi all, I have just purchased the above tank (new) which I plan to use as a marine tank (upgrading from my current 65l tank). However I think I may have errored. I dont think it is very suited to marine. It has no flaps to insert the pipes from the external filter (got a fluval 206 external) so...

Right.....thanks for the reply. Looks like I'll have to do the same as you you then. Thought there would be loads of people who mix and store. My thinking was, if I mix a batch together then it will be more consistent for the fish but it would appear that this is not the case. You live and learn...

Hi all, just wanted to make a quick observation that has surprised me a little. As you know I have been having slight ph problems. Last weekend I mixed up 50 litres of RO and salt. I tested it and it was 8.2. I used about 20 litres and placed the rest in some plastic jerry cans. Went to use it...

I only have my lights on from 20:30 to 22:30 (and a lamp next to the tank from about 18:00 when it goes dark). Is this not enough? Do you guys have it on during the day as well? How much should I have the lights on? Ta.

Gonna sound like a real novice now, but tested the ph of the water I mixed up today before putting it in the tank and the ph was 8.2. Daft but I am really surprised. I was always under the impression it would be about 7.8 and you needed minerals to bring it up. What a plank :hide: Can't believe...

Thanks for the reply. I used to have the tank about 78F but when I lost the 3 fish in a week and the lfs tested the water they said oxygen was 4 mg per litre (I think its mg per litre), don't know if thats good or bad but they said it was a bit low and told me to lower the temp and the oxygen...

Thanks :thumb:

I should add ph has been all over the place with these **** minerals I keep throwing in to get the ph up. Its like a catch 22.

Never any ammonia or nitrites (mind you I have no faith in this API test kit). Use RO water. Do a 12 litre water change every weekend. Salinity has been a problem as I have used a hydrometer in the past which was definately inaccurate but I now have a refractometer which I have been using for...

Cheers mate, I must be a doer :D

Sorry to be posting needing help in first post :oops::oops::oops: This is an extract from a post in the newcomers section....... I will try and keep it brief. Its not a cycling prob I have its keeping the ph up. Its a 65l (15 US gal) tank. Been up and running for 6 months now. Well cycled...

I will try and keep it brief. Its not a cycling prob I have its keeping the ph up. Its a 65l (15 US gal) tank. Been up and running for 6 months now. Well cycled. Started with a couple of clownfish (doesn't everybody :)) n a dancing shrimp. Then fell in love with a flame hawkfish which wiped...

Hi all, just discovered this site. Thought I would register and get some much needed advice. Bit about myself. Live in Blackpool, England. Support Man City footy club. Also into Casual clothing ;) (Stone Island etc).....and trainers. Sad I know ! Got 5 year old girl who has lost all concept...