fahaka using only one gill

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Re: fahaka using only one gill

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ph of about 7
kh around 50
gh around 90
no nitrite
no nitrate

i would like a ph of around 7.2-7.5 how do i raise it, shells? should i leave a few uneaten snail shells in the tank or buy some seashells
and i would like to lower hardness a bit how would i do that, i have driftwood but doesnt seem to have much of an effect
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Re: fahaka using only one gill

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Your tap water is perfect. Do lots more water changes to get your tank's water to match your tap.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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Re: fahaka using only one gill

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alright i will, i still refuse to use chemicals so i will let the water sit for 3 days then add it in, that sound alright
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Re: fahaka using only one gill

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I suggest dechlorinating the water. Simply leaving it out may not get rid of chlorine / chloramines.
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Re: fahaka using only one gill

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ok i will buy the tablets but no luquid, unless there is a good product that you suggest otherwist tablets is all i know
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Re: fahaka using only one gill

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We all use Prime here. Great stuff!
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Re: fahaka using only one gill

Post by Brent »

+1

I use Prime and have never had any problems. I like it a lot!
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