Recent content by swizzle

Just did a quick dip strip test. I have a PH of 7.2, the total alkalinity is 120, total hardness is soft, nitrite is .5 and nitrate is 40. Is the quick dip strip accurate or should I do an average out of 2 or 3 test in a row or get a different type of tester? Swizzle

They aren't being lathargic. They are still swimming around and it looks more like they are lightly playing now and not nearly as aggressive as they were. I did buy a bigger filter that is made for a 20 to 30 gallon tank and I have a spare I believe its an 8 gallon tank. Being that they have...

They have actually all calmed down and all three of them are together in the corner. Are they just recharging their batteries before going at it again or has the big guy accepted his new companions? Swizzle

Yes I have a filter but I wouldn't mind suggestions on a better one. Getting a bigger tank really isn't an option at this time. I would like to get a 100 or a 125 gallon tank someday. The filter is made for a 15 or 20 gallon tank and I haven't had any problems with cloudy water so for now its...

I have a 13 gallon tank and I have had a goldfish in it for about a year now. The fantail and the other goldfish and my sucky tank cleaner fish died within a few weeks of them being in the tank. This one goldfish has survived and grown to be about 5" long. I just went to wally world and bought 2...