Recent content by Ducati1983

Byron, Wow , thanks for all the info. I really appreciate the time you and all others who have responded to my post. I am glad you described what is actually taking place in my tank . Helps to know what’s going on so I can keep it and the fish happy and healthy. I am going to do some research...

Thank you again for the input . I think I might just do that and take the guppies back . It’s not so much that I love them as I hoped they were easy to care for . As I stated I am new to fish keeping and wanted to have the best chance at success. However, I really do like Cory’s and was happy to...

Ok , So I tested all my levels . The results are : Ammonia 0 ppm Nitrite 0 ppm Nitrate 5-10 ppm kH 0-50 ppm (one to two drops tured it almost immediately yellow) gH 0-50 ppm ( one to two drops turned it almost immediately green) Again using the API gH/kH test kit pH 6.0 !?!? Side...

They seem to have been staying towards the top of the tank. When I fed them last night they jumped right at the food . ( flakes and just a little bit , don’t want to overfeed and complicate things further ) Water temp is right at 76 degrees Fahrenheit. I bought a water hardness test kit , ( API...

Sorry for the confusion, Nitrite is 0 ppm Nitrate is 5 ppm

Hello , New to the forum and I am looking for some help . I am new to fish keeping and have been trying to go about it the right way. But I am having big problems keeping fish alive . I have done my research and know about the nitrogen cycle. My goal is a low tec planted tank with guppies and...