Recent content by ArizonaAngel

It was something to worry about after all. She died tonight :( my first loss. I got home from work and she was gone. She kept getting larger and larger. Her scales (or what appeared to be scales) stuck away from her body. Her head was sunken in to where you could barley tell where her face...

How soon after water change can I test ammonia levels?

Thanks for the reply. I am re-testing the ammonia level again, its not looking so well. Most likely there will be a water change tonight. Test came back at 2.0. I am using a 6 tests in one strip, brand name Jungle. Nitrate is tested at 0, 20, 40, 80, 160, & 200. The ammonia tester is made...

We had to go to the "big city" so I now have testing supplies. Heres what my numbers are and being how all of you are the experts let me know what you think. Ammonia = 0 ppm to 0.25 ppm It is kind of in between the two colors Nitrate = 0 ppm to 20 ppm again between the two colors Nitrite =...

Thanks for the reply. That makes alot of sense to me and is probably what is going on. Phew I am more at ease now :)

Can someone tell me how long it takes a female guppy to be completely done giving birth. She started last Friday (at least that is when I first noticed the babies) but is still rather fat. The black spot near her anal fin has deminished and almost completely un-noticable now. Just want to...

Thanks vinylman for making me feel welcome and not so stupid :D

Hi Everyone I was so excited to find your site. Finally somewhere I can get real facts. Well heres my story..... About 5 or 6 months ago I started wanting an aquarium. I figured it would be something relaxing after a long day in the real world. I also know there is alot of work involved...