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50% water change is complete. Already the fish are looking better, much more active! How do you recommend i increase aeration now?

Ok thanks! unfortunately. One of the tetras has died already! Goes to show how quickly it can happen! Many of the others are looking ok, it is generally the smallest ones that seem most affected! Hopefully it'll only be the one fatality! Thanks for everyones advice!

oh yes! currently using the pan for a 50% water change now, and then will get a new bucket for tomorrow! should i continue to do 50% change or reduce the amount changed over time?

In the UK. I'll try a 50% water change now using a pan, and then again tomorrow!

how would you recommend a water change without using the bucket? i have a water bottle 2 litres i guess i could use that and add it slowly? if i was to do that would i need to add tap safe into every bottle before i put it in or add it in as i have filled up the tank? what about washing up...

Just to add a few more details. nitrite levels at 0- 0.3mg fish colours are mainly normal, one plattie sightly darker in colour. i wanted to do another 50% water change but can't until the morning, as the bucket normal kept for the fish has been contaminated. i have some general tonic, but...

Hi, I am after some advice about the best way to tackle suspected water poisening. My partner carried out a 20% water change today. in the normal method as we do once a week. After the water change a majority of the fish became lathargic, and their behaviour has worsened over the past few...