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Actually the filtration isn't bad imo. Your algae is probably from the light. I just think the tub isn't cycled.
Actually the filtration isn't bad imo. Your algae is probably from the light. I just think the tub isn't cycled.
2 probable problems. Water quality and some critter found the snack bar.
You have a decent idea to save the last 2 fish.
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The article link in my signature would be a great redo beginning.
Hope these ideas help.
If there's any chlorine or chloramines in your tap it will kill your BB. Light Rinsing of the filters with dechlorinated water is fine. You will lose a little BB but it won't throw your pond or tank out of cycle.
Being you have tanks as well as your modified pond I would get the API freshwater master test kit.
I'm with Autumn..... pull the fish in the pond and start your cycling over again then add the fish. Always use a dechlorinator like Seachem Prime. I also think you could do a fish in cycle if you are up to very frequent water changes.
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If you can add some media from the pond, if it possible there are some BB there. To the filter area of your inside filter it could in theory help it along. The water itself doesn't really have the BB. But acclimating the fish with some pond water and some regular new and treated water can help their transition.
Just end up with the bucket being all new water. Transfer fish only after that into new tank. Do not add water from the pond if there was a bunch of algae. Less algae cells in the new tank the better.