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Since the table i provided above to input the results was not posted properly due to column length allignment issues, below is the table for easy use. i am attaching a word document for the same here for easy download and filling up the data along with the instructions and other details for easy use

I am currently conducting an experiment to investigate the ability of Tiger Nerite Snails to transition from freshwater to full marine conditions.I have already conducted the initial experiment myself, and the results have produced a rather unexpected observation.My Experimental ResultsI tested...

hello everyone. this is prasun. Have been active on the forum for years. Due to some personal reasons i had to be offline but i am glad to be back. :)

Mike ryanr Lchi87 Nart stella1979 Jesterrace Rcslade124 please help

Tank What is the water volume of the tank = 150 gallons How long has the tank been running = 8 years Does it have a filter = yes (cannister filter. no place to accommodate a sump filter) Does it have a heater = no What is the water temperature = 26 degree Celsius What is the entire stocking of...

welcome back. hope you are doing well.

can you please share the link from where you bought it as you said that it came in ice pack this means that it is intact and hence we can recommend it to others who need it

i guess i found out the reason for this algae growth. nitrates read 40 ppm could not get a test kit for PO4 in the local stores. planning to order it online planning to do a 30% partial water change tomorrow morning

she is clearly pregnant the last image clears it all I could literally see the fries growing in her stomach.

this nailed it

i don't think it is necessary. let the bacteria colony develop and do their work. as it is, the op is not planning to add any fish for some time till the tank is cycled agreed that 4 ppm + is a quiet harsh for 30 gal but at i would recommend let it be as it is

if you are not planning to introduce fish any soon than let the readings be as it is. no need of a water change. let the nitrifies form and decompose the ammonia and let the cycle complete. just keep checking the parameters.

you need to keep doing water changes as it seems you had not washed the rocks properly before introducing them to your tank sponge filter is of great help in such cases. even a pre filter sponge for your existing filter will do the job. please specify what you mean by air filter. is it the air...

adding to this a 3 gallon from established tank in 30 gallon will nor rise the levels to 5 ppm according to my experience unless the levels of nitrate in the established tank are way too high (which I feel is not the case here) we cannot trust the source water as well so overall what needs...

first thing. please do run a test on your water source. chances are that the 5 ppm of nitrates might have been introduced from there if possible please do a 30% water change to dilute the ammonia levels as 5 ppm is a bit too much for 30 gallon to start with