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Update: I just found out that the phosphorus in my tap water is over 10ppm. This test was don’t at my local fish store. The master freshwater kit does not have that so I did not realize it was happening! I think causing deaths. I got searchem phosguard. I will let you know if it works. I don’t know the best way to fix this long term any suggestions?
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Sick Cory Catfish! I keep having Cory’s die. Water parameters are good. Temp is good. I’m doing a waterchange. Pic below. Any ideas?
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Update: We got 8 more Corey catfish and 5 more tetras. We lost three tetras in the first three days. I did not think of counting them. Whoops! I just hope we can keep most all of them alive. I will post a picture tomorrow after I can turn on the light and they are more acclimated!
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I did let them float for 20 minutes then netted them into the tank.
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The tank is 26 ish gallons the curved front makes it an estimate it was a gift. 10 neon tetras 6 Corry catfish (2 deceased)
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This tank info was moved from the intro thread to here. Hi, I’m new to the hobby and just got to the point of adding fish 2 days ago! It’s been good so far other than the two of the corys have passed. Our water parameters are amonia 0 ppm, 0 nitrites, ~15 nitrates and ph of ~7.7. The water temp is 78 degrees and I dropped it to 77 degrees after the second death and reading they like it a little colder. Our tank is planted shown below. I fed them both days about 20 or so beta fish pellets and pressed them below the surface to get them lower. I’m going to get some blood worms tomorrow or live black worms I think it was called. What am I doing wrong? I have a pic of the dead fish if that would help.
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Finally, I got some fish! I got 10 neon tetras and 6 Cory catfish. It’s been two days. I had 2 catfish die. I can’t figure out why. The water checks out at 0 amonia, 0 nitrites, 15 nitrates, ph 7.7. Temperature 78 degrees. Since two died do I need to get 2 or 4 more? I have a picture of the dead fish if it’s helpful. I will move to the Journal tab.
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I think that the plan is 10 neon tetras and 4 dojo leaches. Then a week or two later if stable 2 dojo leaches and 4 betas female. I did add a bunch of ammonia and have waited over a month letting it settle so I think that should be a doable load I think. Thank you for the rhizome information.
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Update! The fishless fuel is working well. It was more potent than I thought. I have ~0.1 ammonia, 2ppm NO2, 100ppm NO3. I’m going to do a 75 percent water change on Tuesday because of some construction. I am wondering if I should add some food to keep the ammonia processing working. I’m concerned the bacteria will die off quickly if there is 1-2 days without ammonia being produced. Should I add another drop or fish food to extend the cycle? I am thinking Wednesday I might get some fish. Thanks for the help. Thank you.
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Ok, thank you. That's great to know. These forums have been helpful and it has just been 1 day! I got some fishless fuel which seems to be close and have the ammonia that you recommended and some prime. I will try it out with the API quick start. I think I have all the components I would need for a mix of the two systems. Thanks.
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Ok, thank you so much.
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Hi, I'm new from TN and am trying to figure out the best way to deal with a new tank with live plants. I have been trying to cycle the tank for a little over a week. I have done lots of research and can't tell if I should try to do a fish cycle or a fishless cycle. I have live plants in the tank and am planning on getting some more today. Should I add 1 beta to increase the ammonia allowing the beneficial bacteria to start growing more. I used API Quick start and have been adding small amounts of fish food. I don't quite know what is the best option. Below is the tank as it sits. Thank you for your help.
