CJonline
Aquarium Advice Regular
I have had tanks a long time and I have never gotten Nitrates in any of my tanks that have live plants. That said is your water conditioner well within its shelf life? Chlorine or chloramine poisoning can kill seemingly healthy fish fast.
Another thing, you probably did not use any kind of soap or solvent for cleaning aquarium stuff however, your hands could have soap or makeup or something on them, especially if you were wearing a ring or watch while you had your hands in the tank. That's just a thought.
Another thing, you probably did not use any kind of soap or solvent for cleaning aquarium stuff however, your hands could have soap or makeup or something on them, especially if you were wearing a ring or watch while you had your hands in the tank. That's just a thought.