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Hello All,
I have 12 Gal tank with 7 guppies.
I have noticed 2 of the guppies have lost scales on top of their head and 2 of them are discolored on top of the head.
One of the fish who lost scale on top of the head seems quite sick and swimming at the bottom of the tank.
All the water...
Guppies have lost scales on top of their head
Hello All,
I have noticed 3 of the guppies have lost scales on top of their head. all the water condition are good and I am keeping temperature to 72 degrees and changing 20% of water every week. I have attached a photo with this post.
What should...
Seems tank cycling complete.
Today again Ammonia and Nitrite come zero.
Does this means tank cycling is done and I can add fish now?
Test results
Ammonia : 0ppm
NitrIte : 0.0 ppm
NitrAte : 5ppm
pH : 7.6
Water Tem: 80 degrees
thanks!
03-26
I have made 90% water change yesterday and then added 2ppm of ammonia.
Here are the today's results.
Ammonia : 0ppm
NitrIte : 0.0 ppm
NitrAte : 5ppm
pH : 7.6
Water Tem: 80 degrees
Added 4ppm ammonia after test.
thanks!
03-24
Here are the today's results.
Ammonia : 0ppm
NitrIte : 5.0 ppm ( As per petSmart it is >10)
NitrAte : 160 ppm
pH : 7.0 (-)
Water Tem: 80 degrees
Seems like Nitrate and Nitrite both are quite high. and pH is going down.
Are these ok? Do I need to change the water?
Thanks!
03-18-2012
Here are the today's results.
Ammonia : 0ppm
NitrIite : 5.0ppm
NitrAte : 5.0 ppm
pH : 7.6
Water Tem: 80 degrees
After the test, I added 1.5 ml ammonia and now the level of ammonia is back to 4ppm.
The Guide say, if Nitrite and Nitrate are very high then make 50-60% water change...
Today morning I tested the water and here are the results.
Ammonia : 0ppm
NitrIite : 2.0ppm
NitrAte : 5.0 ppm
pH : 7.6
Water Tem: 80 degrees
After the test, I added 1.5 ml ammonia and now the level of ammonia is back to 4ppm.
I have not changed any water so far.
Are these...
Tank size is 12 gal
Today I bought API freshwater master test kit and "ACE Ammonia janitorial strength formula (1 qt)"
Water test results are
pH 7.6
Ammonia .25ppm
Nitrite 2.0ppm
NitrAte 20ppm
Water temp 78 deg
Please let me know if this is the right ammonia and how approx much should I put...
i am a beginner and wasn't much aware of this cycling process. I was told in store that i have to fill up the aquarium, put the gravels and let filter run for 2-3 days and then i can add the fish. so i did that :). I bought 4 guppy and 3 glow fish they all died in 4 days then i bought 3 mollies...
I have the Similar problem. My 4 guppies and 2 glow fish died within 4 days
Last Sunday I brought 3 silver Molly and changing 10% water every other day. So far they seem fine and I am also controlling the feed.