fish_4_all
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~Plant(s) affected? Red Melon Sword doing great, micro sword dropping roots all over, java fern growing better than ever.
~Tank size/volume? 10 gallon with AC20 HOB
~Lighting/wpg? between 20-40
~Do you inject CO2? If so do you know the level? Yes on CO2, amount unknown, passive bell diffusion
~What do pH, KH, PO4, NH3 and/or NO3 test kits say? pH - 8.2, KH - 250, PO4 - 2, NH3 - 0, NO3 - 0, GH - 300
~Dosing? What/how much/how often? Only leaf zone twice a week, 1 teaspoon
~Heavily, moderately, or lightly planted? lightly planted
~Fish stock? 4 adult cory, 10 baby cory, 1 small pleco, 1 betta male
~Tank Location (near windows - in direct sunlight)? No direct sunlight, no indirect sunlight, exposed to some room lighting beyond tank fixture.
~How long has tank been set up? 8 months
All numbers checked and triple checked!!!
Readings on 6 march: pH - 7.2, Nitrate - 20, GH - 120, KH - 140, PO4 - 2
ammonia - 0, nitrite - 0
First, how do I calculate my CO2 levels and are they too high?
Second, are the numbers dangerous to my fish? I think the pH is too high.
Third, what do I need to do to get them back to normal if I need to?
One other thing, what could be causing an oily sheen on the top of the water?
~Tank size/volume? 10 gallon with AC20 HOB
~Lighting/wpg? between 20-40
~Do you inject CO2? If so do you know the level? Yes on CO2, amount unknown, passive bell diffusion
~What do pH, KH, PO4, NH3 and/or NO3 test kits say? pH - 8.2, KH - 250, PO4 - 2, NH3 - 0, NO3 - 0, GH - 300
~Dosing? What/how much/how often? Only leaf zone twice a week, 1 teaspoon
~Heavily, moderately, or lightly planted? lightly planted
~Fish stock? 4 adult cory, 10 baby cory, 1 small pleco, 1 betta male
~Tank Location (near windows - in direct sunlight)? No direct sunlight, no indirect sunlight, exposed to some room lighting beyond tank fixture.
~How long has tank been set up? 8 months
All numbers checked and triple checked!!!
Readings on 6 march: pH - 7.2, Nitrate - 20, GH - 120, KH - 140, PO4 - 2
ammonia - 0, nitrite - 0
First, how do I calculate my CO2 levels and are they too high?
Second, are the numbers dangerous to my fish? I think the pH is too high.
Third, what do I need to do to get them back to normal if I need to?
One other thing, what could be causing an oily sheen on the top of the water?