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Hi, yes, did take a look at the body once removed from the tank. Could not see any bloating, colour appeared as it was on the day we bought it, perhaps slighlty paler. No signs of reddening anywhere.

Hi. Thanks. Umm. It would dart around madly, then stop and stay still for quite some time. Whether that's unusual or not I do not know. Seemed to like forcing itself into the smallest of hiding places. Wondered if it had got stuck a couple of times in one place. But then would reappear. Aside...

Thanks, appreciate the advice, will do.

Apologies, when I said "cycling 10% per week", meant water change of 10% per week. With de-chlorinator used at that time for new water.

FHM, thanks. will go buy a better test kit. Am trying my best to get it all correct, but there is a lot to learn, which is of course part of the appeal.

forgot to add, am cycling 10% once per week as levels seem to have settled nicely (at least according to the tetra paper tests). Guess I'm about to be told that those are not the best tests and liquid would be preferable? Thanks.

Hi, it's the paper based ones. Although, I did also take a water sample to local supplier before starting to add new fish 1 month ago (angels, tetras). They tested too and said it was ok.

Hi Folks, am new to the hobby and really enjoying it, but have had my first upset yesterday so would really appreciate some advice. Have a Juwel Rekord 60 tank.. which I've been running since start of Jan. Tetra test 6-1 says all is OK. Temp is at 25 deg C. Cycle 10% of the tank once a week...