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Ian h

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Hey everyone,
I just added 3 Red ere tetras and 2 Cory catfish to my new tank. 2days in now and the Corys are eating and playful (since day 1) but my Red eyes are just sitting in the corner . They seem to be eating but they're not being active at all. Any clue?
 
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Ian h

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23 gal Tank, was up for 6days. All my water tests have come back perfect. I test twice a day. They seems to be more normal at night.
I think you're right. They just need to get use to the tank and me lol
I am going to add 2 more next week to make them feel a little more comfortable. Same with Cory's.
 

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How new is the tank?

What are the numbers from your most recent water test

Was the tank cycled?
 

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a little over a week old, N02,No3 : 0 , PH: 6, Ammonia: 0 ,Alkli: 80, Hardness: 80
 

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Read the freshwater cycling sticky at the top of thread. Youll need a kit that can test nitrite and nitrates.
 

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a little over a week old, N02,No3 : 0 , PH: 6, Ammonia: 0 ,Alkli: 80, Hardness: 80
No nitrates generally indicates a tank without a nitrogen cycle. Your pH, hardness, etc.. should mirror your water source. Is your tap water a pH of 6? That is quite low/acidic.
 

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No nitrates generally indicates a tank without a nitrogen cycle. Your pH, hardness, etc.. should mirror your water source. Is your tap water a pH of 6? That is quite low/acidic.
yeah
 
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