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The ammonia test is accurate and easier to distinguish between the levels. It also doesn't give a false reading when ammonia is zero. The API often gives a .25 reading when ammonia is zero which causes consternation to newbies when cycling a new tank. It is also easier to see the colours for...

Hi, API master test kit is a pain. I switched to the Fluval test kit and find it much better but it is a bit more money.

Well I know what you mean about slower movement of water but that's another thing with new powerheads. They are adjustable so I have mine set on minimum. The thing I really love is not having to muck about with air pumps. By the way, my first car was a 1958 FE Holden but I do prefer my Honda...

12 foot x 8 foot x 3 foot deep. About 700 imperial gallons but hard to calculate due to irregular shape.

3.8 x 2.4 metres x 90 cm deep.

Totally agree. It was and still is almost impossible to foul a tank if you are using a properly installed ug filter. I have to admit to using powerheads to run mine rather than airstones. But I also run a large canister filter and I have never had cleaner water. So some things have changed for...

Pic of my 3.8 X2.4 metre goldfish pond.

I really can't understand where this myth about not doing water changes during cycling came from. BB colonise substrate, filter media and very few are swimming around in the water. It is fine to do water changes during cycling and especially if you are doing a fishless cycle using fish food...

So sorry for your loss. Wish I knew what the rain effect was other than what we already talked about.

You can use 1 table spoon of the salt to 3 gallons of water. Sorry had to look it up. And API make a good fungus cure.

Hi, Did pots 1,2 and 3 get more rainwater than 4 and 5 like runoff from a roof or something like that. The fish look like they have fungus and that can be caused by a large influx of very soft water as in rain. Large water change with tap water can fix that along with some anti-fungus...

Not only that but you have African cichlids mixed with Central American and none of them will take to brackish water of the strength required by the puffer. I would rehome the cichlids, get the SG right, and then look at suitable tank mates which will deal with the environment. Possibly Silver...

Please don't go there. Duckweed becomes a real pest and you will be fishing it out forever.

Took weeks of fishing it out of one of my tanks and in the end I had to strip the entire tank down, bin everything and start over. Will never have it again.

Ever tried to eradicate from a tank if you don't want it anymore? Good luck.

Have a look on Amazon there are some well priced dimmable led lights and probably one of the better ones is the Nicrew brand. As far as some plants go hornwort is almost indestructible either as a floater or planted in the substrate and it is easy to control.

HI Kimberly, I looked at your aquarium details and didn't see the 38 gallon listed. How long has the tank been set up and cycled? The lighting appears very bright and rams really appreciate some cover and less light than many others. I think you would find they would benefit from some floating...

Short answer. It depends on stocking. One Betta and a couple of shrimp you may get away with 10% per week. Heavily stocked tank you may need 50%or more. Your nitrate levels are a good indication and you do need to check them regularly. If they are climbing increase the size of the water change...

I did ask what was being used as an ammonia source but question not answered.

If you add fish while there is still ammonia present you will be changing to a fish-in cycle. You will have to add something like seachem prime which will make the water safe for 24-48 hours until the tank finishes cycling. You need to follow the directions and continue with water changes until...