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How much do I add to a 1 gallon jug when doing water changes. The directions say 5ml per 10 gallons. Also can you add to much & kill tank inhabitants? Thanks in advance

Is this a good product to rid nitrates from a freshwater aquarium?

Is salt a necessity in a freshwater aquarium?

Hi everyone. I have a female red velvet swordtail that I purchased 4 days ago(along with a male). She eats really, looks really well but sometimes swims super erratically. I've never seen this & I've had freshwater aquariums since I was a kid. This morning before I turned on the aquarium...

I have what I believe is a female red velvet swordtail. I bought a male & female pair yesterday. I've never experienced this with fish: She is swimming erratically and almost looks like she is doing flips at times but is eating and otherwise looks great. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Is it a male red velvet swordtail? If so why no sword? Is there such a thing as red velvet platties?

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I have a 20 gallon freshwater aquarium since september of '20. I have 2 angel fish, 1 red tailed black shark, 2 guppies & 1 algae eater. I also have 3 live plants & assorted artificial plants. Anyway my ph sits around 6.6, ammonia & nitrite are 0ppm but nitrates are 80 ppm or slightly higher. I...

Is there such a thing as adding to much beneficial bacteria(tetra safe start) where it can be harmful to fish? I used the above product to help cycle my new aquarium. I was thinking when I get rid of my carbon filled disposable cartridge and add all foam to my bio wheel filter should I add...

Can I get this(tetra safe start)and add immediately? Will it harm my fish? Can I just put it in my bio wheel filter? Also im assuming the tank will eventually cycle on its own. Is this correct?

My aquarium is up and running for 2 months now. I have 9 fish in 20g(2 angels,4 mollies,2 guppies & red tailed shark). The tank, i believe, is still cycling(high nitrites & nitrates. My question is can I buy a beneficial bacteria product that I could add to the tank to speed up the cycling...

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