Recent content by andshimmy

Oh well, exposed as a brainless idiot 5 posts into my existance here. Sorry!

I just had a pH crash in my tank that has been running stable for a year. pH (and KH) weren't something I tested for, so my fish got sick and my filter stalled before I knew what was going on. Lost a fish, so it was a tough lesson. I found out that plants lower the pH due to the production of...

Hello everyone. I'm hoping to be able to get advice here, and share my experiences and what I've learnt while I've been keeping fish. Fish keeping has been very rewarding for me, even though at times it has driven me bonkers. At those times, it is great to be able to get some ideas of...

Have you tested your KH? A buffer/reserve of alkalinity will resist pH swings. I have never used ph Up. If I did and it didn't buffer, then I would phone the company up. Maybe you have to add more.

Have been watching this thread with interest. I've started an FC today. Haven't done one for over 2 years, so I'm drawing on more recent experience, hope you don't mind.