Recent content by Ddraig

Thanks guys. The good news is there are no fish in the tank and won't be until all sorted. So, after the above readings I did a 95% water change and refilled with dechlorinated ( bio active tap safe) water. The nitrites at this point were 0.25 ppm (API kit). At this point the only things in a...

Thanks eagles and Cezza, What confused me is how the nitrites got so high as the tank was new treated tap water and gravel / stones plus 2 established plants. I don't have any fish in yet - they are staying in their happy cycled tank until the big tank is stable. I don't really understand...

Hi all, I have found all your advice v helpful in the past. I have a series of water parameter readings that I can't explain, but maybe someone clever can..... I have a small 32l starter tank which is fully cycled and stable with 2 adult platy and a number of small fry. Usual parameters: pH...

Thanks all, Message received - heater needed! Filter running 24/7, will dose up on dechlor For fluttermoth - is in a warm room so was hoping to try some small temperates. J

Thanks all! pH is 8.0 and has been stable at this level. Dechlorinator is interpret bioactive aquasafe. Temperature is 20-22C (don't have a heater) - i know that upping this would help... Filter is aquastart (supplied with tank) and media is simply black open pore foam. Am sorry i can't be more...

Dear all, I need help! Bought a 30l tank and added water (de-chlorinated) in early September (8th). Added homebase ammonia at 4ppm. Have been testing regularly since (KPI master) and still reading ammonia 4ppm, nitrite nil. Now approaching day 60. Have tried and failed to get hold of some...

Thanks guys - all useful info. Tank is only 28l, not heated but in warm room. Filter is AquaOne 101F (came with tank). No ammonia added as yet (still waiting for test kit). Thanks, James

Dear all, Thanks for running such a fantastically informative forum. I have read and read and am still reading and learning! I have set up a freshwater tank 8 days ago. I am still waiting for my amazon ordered API test kit and am trying to persuade a 5yr old about the merits of a fishless...