Tank Size
I calculated the tank to be about 142 litres. About 38 US Gallons(Liquid) 32 US Gallons(Dry) and 32 UK Gallons. Maybe I will leave all the bigger fishes or reduce their quantities then.
Fish Nutrients
I think I will go and find out more about the Albino Rainbow..
What is a "subterate"? I add some kind of "Black Water". It contains Terminalia catappa Extract, along with some anti-chlorine and aquarium salt.
Will the anti-chlorine affect the already aged water?
Substrate is whatever you put on the bottom of your tank. This could be gravel, sand, rocks, marbles, or soil for plants. I don't think you need to use the Black Water stuff. keep using it until it runs out, but don't buy it again, unless you like the way it looks. A very good anti-chlorine product (dechlorinator) is Prime. It comes in a red and white bottle. Most good fish stores sell it. You really don't need the aquarium salt either. It is good for treating some diseases, like ich, but not great for long-term use because it can irritate and weaken your fish.
Tank Cycle
I change the water when it gets cloudy. I do not have a testing kit, but I usually judge how much water to change 50%-80% according to the clearness of the water.
It would be best if you could buy a test kit. A liquid one, like from Aquarium Pharmeceuticals brand would be best. Petsmart sells the Master Test Kit with all the test you need online for around $15. If you can print out the price, bring it to the store and use it like a coupon when you check out. Even if you don't get a test kit right away, do more water changes. How long does it take for the water to get cloudy? If it takes a months, do water changes every two weeks. If it takes two weeks, do changes every week. If it gets cloudy faster than that, get a better filter. Waiting a long time and then doing a big change can shock your fish, because the water they are living in is a LOT different from the water coming out of the tap. It is better to do frequent medium-sized changes than one big one and a long time.
Unknown Species
The fish is really small and moves really quickly. Any ideas on how to get a clear shot? Also, I noticed it likes to be near the surface of the water. Can anyone just narrow it down so that I can do research and see if it fits the profile of the fish?
Black neon tetra?
Thanks!
