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Yes, the lfs give me a full printout of the levels and instructions on what to do if the levels are wrong. Many thanks for your advice. Alos I seem to have algae growing on the tank-Is this ok? What sould I do about it? Also my tank has a sort of soil? damp? smell when I open the lid- is this ok?

Many thanks. I have had my water tested again today and Nitrite is 0 and so is Ammonia. Can I now add fish and if so how many for a 64 litre tank? Currenly have I male cherry barb, Two minnows and 1 zebra danio.

Hi All, Just thought I would update anyone who is interested, also I'm hoping for advice. I had my water tested last sat and the results were bad Amonia 0.6 Nitrite 0.8 and Nitrate 50. I had my water tested again today and I think the levels are improving Amonia 0.5 Nitrite 0.3 and Nitrate...

Hi All, Just like to say a big thank-you to all for the info provided, I lost two more fish almost directly after the water change. However I still have my male cherry barb, 1 Zebra danio and two white cloud minnows. I am hoping that they will survive. Its very confusing as everone seems to...

Ok, just to let anyone who is interested know that I have taken out 25% of the water and replaced it with fresh water. How long should I wait before I test the water? Or should I just leave it now and see what happens?

Ok thanks, but like I said how do I get the new tap water at the required temperature level before adding it to the tank, also do I need to add tapsafe and then just add the water to the tank?

Hi, I used test strips. So I do need to do a water change? As I am being told different things. Will the levels just sort themselves out if left?Tank is around two weeks old- 64 litres. I don't seem to have ammonia on the strips. Do I need to buy a seperate test? With the water change, do I...

Sorry I think I wrote the results wrong: Its No3 10, N02 1, GH > 14, KH 6od and PH, 7.2. Hopefully thats right?

Hi, I was wondering if someone could help? I have just tested my tropical aquarium water and the following levels are: Nitrate 10 and 1, Nitrite > 14, KH, 6od, PH, 7.2. I asked the local aquarium owner what I should do if the levels were high and he said that the best thing to do is add...

Thanks. I have also got something called filter start that came with my tank-do I add that to the water? Or do I wait for the fish then add it? I'm confused!

Many thanks for your quick reply, and advice-much appreciated. I will also read the new to hobby part that you have reccommended. Yes I washed the sand for about an hour before adding to the tank, and I used a bowl like you suggested when adding the water. So if I buy some ammonia, how much do...

Hi all, I am new to keeping fish, therefore I would be grateful in any advice from experienced fish keepers. I have read lots of articles about keeping fish and I am very excited about getting some fish for my new tank, but I just want to make sure that I am doing the right thing as I want the...