So a lot, actually most of this, fish tank water parameters is over my head to be honest. My family just got 5 tetras & 4 guppies in a new 10 gallon tank (and one betta in a 5 gallon tank but he’s doing well). I’m sad that in less than 2wks we’ve already lost two AND after a partial water change, about 25-30% (assuming I’m even doing this correctly), one of my guppies is starting to isolate himself and hang near the top. The first two died 4 days ago. They were eating and active and within 24hrs both started to act lethargic, lose their color, and isolate themselves near a top corner of tank. I’m hoping he is just stressed from the water change today and will be okay in the morning, but now I’m worried something was going on before my water change. Can someone give me advice according to my current water parameters. After testing the water about 2hrs after the partial water change (I have tap and so conditioned the water with API stress coat drops), here are the results:
GH= ~150-200ppm KH= 180ppm pH= 7.8-8.0
Are these too high for my guppies and tetras? What I’ve been reading is that they’re a little high, but idk if it’s high enough to try and adjust and risk the pH fluctuating too much. I want to do whatever I can to keep our fishies happy and healthy and I’m worried I’ve done something wrong today. This one guppie was fine and ate a good meal before the water change. Also, today was the first time I did a water change after having the new tank in a little less than two weeks (followed my local pet stores recommendation). Maybe he’s just stressed out right now, but I’m worried. Another thing to add, but may be insignificant to the cute situation, but just in case it’s useful… all four guppies are/were males. Everything I’ve read says this is a no-no bc male guppies can be aggressive with one another, which I never saw any aggressive behavior when I was around, but the pet store said it was perfectly fine. ��* I appreciate any advice! Thank you all
GH= ~150-200ppm KH= 180ppm pH= 7.8-8.0
Are these too high for my guppies and tetras? What I’ve been reading is that they’re a little high, but idk if it’s high enough to try and adjust and risk the pH fluctuating too much. I want to do whatever I can to keep our fishies happy and healthy and I’m worried I’ve done something wrong today. This one guppie was fine and ate a good meal before the water change. Also, today was the first time I did a water change after having the new tank in a little less than two weeks (followed my local pet stores recommendation). Maybe he’s just stressed out right now, but I’m worried. Another thing to add, but may be insignificant to the cute situation, but just in case it’s useful… all four guppies are/were males. Everything I’ve read says this is a no-no bc male guppies can be aggressive with one another, which I never saw any aggressive behavior when I was around, but the pet store said it was perfectly fine. ��* I appreciate any advice! Thank you all
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