Recent content by Garry6334

Thanks WB. I think i will consider different species.

Also tank is 3 days old start. No fish or plants.

Current flow is steady, not necessarily fast. The GH according to dipstick is between 150-250. I have used AquPlus treatment for removal of chlorine.

Thanks eat your peas The tank is 40 gallon and I am going to eventually stock tetras. The heater is 200w submersible, the filter is ??? New and recommended for this size tank. I have to air stones.

Is there a way to reduce water hardness My tank has been filled and declorinated, the water temp is rising (72). My test strip tells me all other chemicals are balanced except for water hardness. I haven’t put any fish in yet.

After a 15 year sabbatical from caring for a fish aquarium, I have started up again with my 40 gallon aquarium. I was so surprised at all the new features that one can buy for your aquarium. I have been refreshing my knowledge through internet research and am looking forward starting up my...