Recent content by kyluh

Oh my, I thought I had done some intensive research before I even bought my tank- I have a lot more to learn! I'm definitely okay with doing the water changes, just want these little guys to do alright. Again, thanks to everyone for their advice!

I currently am using Tetra Easy Strips, so it reads everything except Ammonia, which is why I bring it into the store to get it tested as well. I also just read that the strips can give pretty inaccurate readings. Do you know if that's true? I'm thinking of investing in a better one anyway. Oh...

Staxx- I had originally not added the salt to the aquarium, but after doing some research and talking with the employees they said that the platys and mollies needed to be in brackish water as it would improve gill function and that they do better with a little bit of salt. Should I stop adding...

Hi all =) I am new to posting (hopefully I found the right spot!)and a beginner level aquarium keeper. I've read as much as I can to prepare myself for keeping an aquarium, but these last two days have been hard for my fish. I've posted my problem and my aquarium stats after.. We started our...