New to the forums, need help with my tank!

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trekenk
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Re: New to the forums, need help with my tank!

Post by trekenk »

melbell86 wrote:thanks trek :) I will have to get a kit to test the nitrate as well. Im going to keep doing 50% wc every other day for the next week.
With ammonia a little bit high I would be doing 50% daily. Ammonia really can be very hard on your Puffer.
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melbell86
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Re: New to the forums, need help with my tank!

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alrighty. Will do another 50% tonight then.
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jmiller
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Re: New to the forums, need help with my tank!

Post by jmiller »

You should be testing twice a day. Anything other than a bright yellow color (zero reading) means water change.
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