Recent content by Disciple722

Ok, thanks for the great advice from everyone, I will keep doing daily water changes until the levels get to the numbers you mentioned. And I'll keep you posted on how the levels drop until the tank is fully cycled. Thanks again. :)

Ok, I got a test kit and it says the numbers are: GH: 120 KH: 240 PH: 7.5 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 0 Ammonia 4.0

Ok, and yes I have a small bottle of water conditioner, but it's for my betta's tank, and says "betta water conditioner" on the label, is it safe to use? Or is there a conditioner special to tropical fish?

Ok, I will get a test kit, and tell you what the ammonia and nitrite levels are, and will also do water changes like you said, but I'm not sure in how to dechlorinate the water, any tips on what to do?

The tank is a 20 gallon, and no I don't have a test kit I'm not exactly sure what kind he is, but he is probably about 3 inches long right now, and only comes out at night when I turn off the light

So I am new to fish, and I have always had the desire to own a fish tank. I went out and bought a new 20 gallon tank w/ filter and heater, I followed the instructions that were provided to set up the new tank. Waited about 4 days to let it "cycle" and than put some fish in it. Now the water is...