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Thank you for that info will try it out! Just as update, managed to get water levels almost just right the nitrite was still a little over but has come down. Bert's has recovered I think she had an argument with Ernie who nipped half of it off, but Bert can swim quite freely, I'm keeping an...

We have 4 female platy's Bert, Ernie, bought 2 more today (Sam and Dave) as one of our original platy's Ernie kept being aggressive to the other Bert and actually damaged it's fin - but yesterday Bert became the aggressive one. Our LFS which has been quite helpful suggested that maybe a couple...

Hiya have a small 28litre tank which is only 3 weeks old and have 2 platy's (Bert & Ernie) and possible 2 fry hiding somewhere! Have had high nitrite levels and white spot but have improved water problems i think? The levels are now: ph 8.5, ammonia 0.1mg, nitrite 0.1mg & nitrate 12.5mg. But...

Help help help! Have put this in the emergency area but wondered if would get quicker reply here! Have improved water problems i think? The levels are now: ph 8.5, ammonia 0.1mg, nitrite 0.1mg & nitrate 12.5mg. But worried about Bert, since adding 2nd whitespot treatment she isn't really using...

thank you for moving post to be seen. Have improved water problems i think? The levels are now: ph 8.5, ammonia 0.1mg, nitrite 0.1mg & nitrate 12.5mg. But worried about Bert, since adding 2nd whitespot treatment she isn't really using her left pectoral or pelvic fin and the dorsal is lying...

Thank you for that you have reassured me loads :rolleyes: - I'm sure my lfs thinks i'm an over protective and paranoid customer!!!! :S

I bought a test kit yesterday but as they tested water there and then thought i'd wait till wednesday as next dose of white spot stuff (interpet's no.6) is due on thursday - dunno if this would affect the water levels or not! I have a ugf which spurts water out through a bar with holes in at...

Thanks for replying - the water test was done at my LFS and I'm not sure what the ammonia level was but it was one up on the chart from 0! Sorry for not being more helpful!! And to show my ignorance further what is an air stone?

Howdy folks! Just thought I'd introduce myself to you all. Bought my very small 28 litre tank 2 weeks ago (budget and space prohibited any bigger!) and last week got my first 2 platy's named Bert and Ernie, after 2 hours Bert gave birth and we have 2 fry (out of 4) still alive and swimming...

Howdy folks! Just thought I'd introduce myself to you all. Bought my very small 28 litre tank 2 weeks ago (budget and space prohibited any bigger!) and last week got my first 2 platy's named Bert and Ernie, after 2 hours Bert gave birth and we have 2 fry (out of 4) still alive and swimming...