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As for pH...it tests at 7.2 out of the tap and 7.2 in the tank...so that doesn't seem to be the issue. I have gravel substrate, artificial plants, a glass globe, ceramic pot and a little castle. The pot and castle were both purchased from the fish shop. The pleco was new when this mess...

Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.

So, after yesterday's large water change, no one else has died. I feel like such an idiot for falling for the shop's rule not to do a water change of more that 20-25%. Thanks for advising me otherwise. Do you think I should do more just to stay ahead of whatever the problem is, in case it is...

Yes. I have both tested it at home and taken it to the shop. It always tests just fine. I am confused too!

Thanks for the filter tip, yeesh. I had numerous tanks growing up, but boy things have changed a lot! I have lost another silver tip, and my last neon doesn't look good. :( At what point should I shut my tank down and start over? ...and how does that work with my remaining fish who may be...

Thanks again for your time... I did a major water change this morning, as you suggested. As for the cartridge, my filter requires a new cartridge every month, so I put in a new one yesterday. I haven't used any meds yet, I think I'll wait a bit longer and see if there are any more defining...

Don't worry about sounding anything...I appreciate your time and insight. I did a 25% change yesterday. My levels are: Nitrate: 10 ppm (safe) Nitrite: 0 Hardness: 75 ppm (safe) Chlorine: 0 Alkalinity: between 0 and 40 (low) pH: 7.2 Ammonia: 0 Afraid I am going to lose the silver tip who...

The guy at the shop recommended Maracyn-Oxy...due to the combo of gasping at the surface and laying on the bottom. He tested my water again, again all was well. Now that I am home again, one of the silver tips is rapidly opening and closing her mouth. One of them seems a little twitchy, but...

Tank temp is consistent 78 degrees, about five feet from a window, but no direct sunlight Thanks for the help....

Could the cory have brought it to my tank? Would it affect everyone else this quickly? Thanks

Thanks for your time! The tank has been set up for about four weeks, but I started it with water from a friend's tank, so I am certain it is cycled. I have used a basic dechlorinating water conditioner as well. I have been testing it myself as well as taking samples in to the shop. I just...

I have a 29 gallon freshwater tank. Ammonia and nitrite are 0, nitrate is low. I have been doing weekly water changes of about 15 - 20 percent, and then adding stress zyme. I added a pleco about six days ago and then three cory cats five days ago. Within a half an hour of entering the tank...