Thank you OldMan47 & waterdrop for clearing up my issue I pray that doing more frequent water changes and following the steps outlined at the beginning of the topic and using your advice that my tank will do well once again
55 Gallon Tank
Tropical
1 Angel Fish Black
1 Red Tailed Shark
2 Rainbow...
i've done frequent water changes in the past 25%-50% when the nitrate is high. and after that i would get an ammonia and nitrIte spike. and i would have casualties.
Doesn't alot of the bacteria live in the gravel too???
55 Gallon Tank
Tropical
1 Angel Fish Black (5 years old)
1 Red Tailed...
I'm having issues with my tank. It is an established tank for well over 5 years.
But every time I test my water the NitrAte is at least 40. Never 0.
I'm always told to do at least 25% water change. When you are doing your water changes are you digging deep down into the gravel. Or are you...