Recent content by ironhead

Sorry for the delay but I work out of state. I tested the water and the PH and ammonia levels were high so I did a 40% water change and at the recommendation of the local fish store added cycle to the tank. Will retest in 2 days and post the numbers then. Thanks again. Ironhead :good:

Thanks for all of the advice. Will post levels later tonight.

Appreciate the welcome. Didn't think to look at the pinned threads although it is to late to cycle my tank now since there are fish in it. I searched ( cycle, cycling tank, cycling tanks) and all I got was there is nothing fitting my search criteria. I will test my water tonight and post the...

OK this is where the noob part kicks in. Have searched forum and no reference to cycling tank. Don't have a test kit yet so don't have stats. I will get a test kit and check them but for now any ideas?

Hey I set up a 20 gal tank a week ago using a underground filter and a back filter. Also have a bubble wand buried in the gravel. Used Start Right to prep the water which was cloudy so I used clear up to clear the water. Stocked with 7 Tiger Barbs on day 2. Lost 1 in 2 days. Not sure why. Some...