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Hi all, Here is an update The BN when they died were bloated. Before they die they shake and appear to lose boyancy. The Nitrite level is 0.1 and the nitrate is 40ppm Any more suggestions? Thanks in advance. Dave

Gravel vac every water change.

Thanks for the very prompt reply guys The tank was only given a full clean when the BN could not keep up with the aglae growth...and have not cleaned the glass since as the suckers are cleaning well. The BN were going well too until it died. Before the clean they were still dying shortly after...

Hi all. Your expert advise would be greatly appreciated... I have a 280L tank that has a range of fish (bala shark - 2yr in tank and 6inch, sucking cats 7months in tank, snails - 7 months and spanner barbs - 4 months) and every time i introduce a bristlenose it lasts about 2 weeks and then...