Recent content by Ponyta

Hi, Yep, I understand the nitrogen cycle :good:. , I'm going to fishless cycle it this time (so less stressful for the fish (and me)) As for gravel cleaning, I was talking about if the tank was infected (ie can I reuse the gravel), but if its ok, I'll just refill the tank this weekend...

Update: It seems I was too late..found the last minnow dead on Sat morning :-( What should I do about the tank now to disinfect it if I get more fish in the future (debating that right now) Should I bleach? :S There's gravel in it, which would be hard to clean... Or would anything nasty die...

Hi, Thanks for the replies. Hmm..strange that your API kit doesn't work for your water. I think mine is working correctly though..the ammonia test works as it picked up the ammonia in my tap water (0.25) and the nitrate test works as it showed nitrates in my cycled goldfish tank. But I'll...

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I don't have any tropicals but I started a new tank of white cloud minnow recently..so far I'm not doing very well at keeping them alive.. 1. Water parameters. (NH3-0, NO2-0, NO3-0 PH 7.2 temp 72F) 2. A full description of the fishes symptoms. History (long): -bought...