FishFriend
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I have a 40 gallon tank that has been set up for 5 years (moved it from office to home 2 years ago).
I cycle the water every 3 to 4 weeks.
I have an underwater filter (but believe it's not working properly) and a penguin filter (changed with each water cycling).
Each time I change the water, I find it necessary to bump up the pH level by adding chemicals.
Here's my question - after the last water change, my tank started taking on a reddish hue and has gotten progressively worse. Now, it looks to be the color of the red fish food flakes.
Is this a water problem or could it be my lights need replacing? I am planning to take a water sample to my lfs for testing but thought perhaps someone here could provide a bit of insight.
tia for your thoughts.
Population:
2 tin foil barbs (approx 7.5")
1 bala shark (appros 6.5")
3 danios
1 harlequin rasborra (I had more but the others have died over the years and I can't find any large enough not to be consumed by the barbs and shark)
1 black neon (ditto above)
3 black-skirted tetras
1 black cherry barb
2 tetras (can't remember their name - they're the ones with a bit of yellow on their fins)
3 Cory cats and
3 chinese algae eaters
I cycle the water every 3 to 4 weeks.
I have an underwater filter (but believe it's not working properly) and a penguin filter (changed with each water cycling).
Each time I change the water, I find it necessary to bump up the pH level by adding chemicals.
Here's my question - after the last water change, my tank started taking on a reddish hue and has gotten progressively worse. Now, it looks to be the color of the red fish food flakes.
Is this a water problem or could it be my lights need replacing? I am planning to take a water sample to my lfs for testing but thought perhaps someone here could provide a bit of insight.
tia for your thoughts.
Population:
2 tin foil barbs (approx 7.5")
1 bala shark (appros 6.5")
3 danios
1 harlequin rasborra (I had more but the others have died over the years and I can't find any large enough not to be consumed by the barbs and shark)
1 black neon (ditto above)
3 black-skirted tetras
1 black cherry barb
2 tetras (can't remember their name - they're the ones with a bit of yellow on their fins)
3 Cory cats and
3 chinese algae eaters