Recent content by eastnc

Thanks, I guess this was a case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!". In all fairness, when I started, my PH was close to 8. But, the fish were alive! Glad I have the strips for the Nitrate thing, but I think I'll look for extremes only. I just changed two gallons and I think they look happier...

Forgot to add, I do use Stress Coat. In fact, since it is all I have here, I just added some. I also use Aquarium salt-always mix to prevent burning fish. Thanks again, Cheryl

Thank you for answering, I change my water with a gravel vacuum. Usually replace at least 4gallons. Until I got my "testers" I wasn't as nervous as I am now-ignorance was bliss. My well water is: Nitrites-0, Nitrates-0; GH 300; KH-colors don't match-best guess is 200; PH-I use different tester...

I've had my 20gal tank over a year and have really been lucky. I have well water but I still use Stress Coat. I lost a neon tonight very suddenly. I got him out, but he died in the "hospital". I am taking him to the pet shop tomorrow to see if they can see anything-I can't. In the mean time, I...