Recent content by jmh59

Thanks for your replys. I think I have the situation figured out. When I tested the water, as I mentioned, the pH was a little high (7.6). Turns out the tap water is now 7.6! Never had this problem - I am attempting to call the water company to find out if this is new. Anyway, I think the high...

Thanks for the reply. No, I use only dedicated buckets etc to handle the water. The fish seemed to go quietly. For example, the head and tail light tetras hung suspended near the surface, but wouldn't eat or chase each other. Wasn't a violent poisoning kind of thing. I'm looking into the water...

Hi; Newbie fish keeper here with a bit of a problem with my tank. Its a 20 gal that has been running for nearly 5 months. Until last week, it has been inhabited by an adult dalmatian molly, 2 of its offspring, and an adult platy. The tank seemed fine, as the molly managed to have 2 small...