Recent content by Aquariummanfran

Hey everyone, Its been a minute and I just moved and got to setting up my tank again. Was looking for a little help identifying these small Africans I bought from a lfs. They were marketed and sold as "small african chiclids" and I have my guessed but want to see if I am on track. The area that...

Thank you everyone. My endler guppy did not take to the 80% water change well and passed away. Otto cats and shrimp seem to be ok though. Hopefully it is salvaged. If not I will start over with everyone’s recommendations.

Great stuff. Makes a lot of sense. I think I’m getting closer to the answer. I did not realize that only chlorine gassed out. Forgot about the chloramine that does not. Since I was getting ammonia straight out of the tap, it seems apparent that there is chloramine in my source water. If I have...

Agreed. Never use any chemicals for cleaning or medication. Probably why I forgot about the declorinator for so long…. I’m even hesitate to medicate my tank for illness. When I clean I usually use a diluted vinegar solution. If I have to start over again, do the water parameters listed...

Thanks for both replies, good to know about the PH and doing an 80% water change with declorinator, not much to lose at this point. Those were the ammonia levels straight out of the tap and after the cycle. Definitely a different water source then what I’m used too. I can’t believe I have been...

Thanks for the quick responses guys, really appreciate it. Here’s a little more information that hopefully gets us closer. Here is the report I was directed to for my water source. http://westviewwater.org/confidence-report-2/ I also tested my tank and water coming out of the tap. For my...

Hello everyone! I am new to this community but not new to a tropical fish keeping forum. I’ve wanted to find a new community because quite frankly, I’m struggling and have lost the fish keeping mojo and was hoping I could find some help. Quick background. I have been keeping aquariums for...