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    high nitrate levels

    Thanks everyone. I didn't test this time. In the past when I have tested it is near zero or zero. Same source.
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    high nitrate levels

    My tank has been running for about 2 yrs. Nitrite levels are very low or near zero. Nitrate levels have gotten out of control. Been lazy and super busy and skipped water changes. The question is, I just did a huge change. 20 gal tank and estimate I did like 75-85% change. After giving it a few...
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    Getting back into the hobby after 30+ yrs. Something to do with my daughter

    My daughter wanted at get a fish. So friend had an old 10 gallon tank, filter and heater. Filled tank to test and of course it leaked. We new 20 gallon tank, new stand (cause the wife wanted something "nice looking"). We are in for a penny .... now. In the past I could setup 10 gallon tanks...
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    Tank WILL NOT complete cycle

    New to the forum and might be in the same spot. Quick run down. 20 gal for my 7 yr old. Filled with tap water remove chlorine. after about 1.5 water got really cloudy then cleared about 18 hours later. After 5 days asked LFS for advice and they said should be ok. Added 10 tetras. 5 neons and 5...
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