Blubull
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When setting up this tank I put lava rocks down first then Fluval Stratum then pea gravel top.
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Checked for fish daily none found. This morning we found our 2 Mollys has ick.( see pic) Did another water change 50%. Tested before and after( see pic). Used the test strips as well. Before on test strip was about 100 (between 80 and 160), after water change test strip showed 40. But liquid test showed differently. Api master freshwater kit has expiration date of 2024. I plan on getting fresh api master kit and test strips. Did water treatment for sick after water change.
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Previous set up which had more plants.
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Aquarium set up currently
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Left vial was current tank water test of nitrates, middle is tap water after declorinator filter, right one is tank water 30 mins after a 50% water change.
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Yes, deep gravel vac and filters cleaned has been done here every day in the last 3 days. Before the gravel vac and filter changed when I did water changes but only 25%. Which was about once a month.
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At one time I had 3 times the fish count. They were dropping babies faster than I could catch them. Got rid of about 30 fish back then. But I also had more plants then too. Was trimming plants on a weekly basis. Water parameters were fantastic too, except the ph, it has always been hovering around 6.8. My water changes were happening when I cleaned filters or replaced them, usually around a month or so.
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After the second water change of 50%, the first was 50%. The reading was still over 80. The first water change didn't drop but about to 120? My scale goes from 20,40, 60,80,100,160. I vacuumed the gravel both times. I got plants on order to add more to help absorb nitrates. Also have every skimpy on feeding fish.
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Using test strips and master liquid kit. Lfs use test strips around here. I'll give it a try either way. I will be getting more plants for sure. Thanks guys!
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Of the 5 plants you mentioned, are all fast growing? Floating plants worry me about light getting to plants below.
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Did just ordered Brazilian pennywort and water sprite with the same thoughts. Getting plants to eat more....
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Just started here in the last few weeks. Starting to lose fish. About 4 now in the last month. Couple months ago was fighting black beard algae, got 6 otos, they have been busy. Not all gone but differently getting better.
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No. Only thing I have use during set up was the.... Forgot the name "Duvall?" Substrate. It was recommended for planted tanks.
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Help. This 55 gal planted tank is getting me frustrated. Nitrates are high around 100-160, ph is steady 6.8, gh is 120-180, kh is around 40, zero nitrites, zero ammonia. Just did a second 50% water change in 2 days. City tap water (ph 6.8) (zero nitrates) through declorinator filter. Tested after water change and it's 80. Just ordered crush coral and large pore filters. I am running 2 sponge filters with water pumps on top of them. Tank was set up in Sept 2019. What can I do?
