Sunny
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Hi! I bought my first fish yesterday. I just learned that I should have started with a couple of fish at a time, but oops, too late, I got nine! Now that they are here and that I am already in love with them, I need your advice in order to protect them best! Here's my question:
The guy at the store told me that I should not do ANY testing and adjusting to the water quality the first 6 weeks in order to let the cycle be established. But I read on the web that the ammonia and nitrite level usually become very high in new tanks, so much that it may hurt/kill the fish… Totally contrary advices...
- How often should I test the water in my new tank?
- How often should I change the water and what percentage? (remember, I have nine (tiny) fish in a 10 gallon tank)
- If the ammonia, nitrite or nitrate still get too high, what can I do? Is there any filters against these?
I have four natural plants and a water heater. 10 gallon tank. 9 fish. Cute. Please help me keep it that way! Thanks in advance.
Sunny
The guy at the store told me that I should not do ANY testing and adjusting to the water quality the first 6 weeks in order to let the cycle be established. But I read on the web that the ammonia and nitrite level usually become very high in new tanks, so much that it may hurt/kill the fish… Totally contrary advices...
- How often should I test the water in my new tank?
- How often should I change the water and what percentage? (remember, I have nine (tiny) fish in a 10 gallon tank)
- If the ammonia, nitrite or nitrate still get too high, what can I do? Is there any filters against these?
I have four natural plants and a water heater. 10 gallon tank. 9 fish. Cute. Please help me keep it that way! Thanks in advance.
Sunny