Recent content by luvpudin

I am worried because I didn't lose any fish until right after a water change... I'm afraid to do any more!

I didn't get a heater yet, I was told I don't need one if the room temp. is around 72-73 degrees or so. I live in Florida so it rarely gets too cold. The temp in the tank is about 73-74. I don't think they will take the fish back at the store. Believe me, I would much rather do a fish-less...

feed every 2 days and do one water change in the morning and one in the evning get a API master test kit its liquid and alot better than strips There's no possible way I have enough time to change the water twice a day like that!

I've heard of cycling, and I thought that was what I was doing. The comets are fine for now, If the get too big, I'll find them a new home. If they even make it that far...

Ok, here's the details. I set up a new 30 gallon aquarium last weekend and added some fish to start the cycle. I added 4 comets and 4 small platys. They were fine all week, and I kept a close eye on the ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and the PH. I did a partial water change yesterday and after...