I thought you already had two nitrate tests? Can you clarify which tests you have and which you haven't?
Rummynose Tetras dropping like flies!
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I thought you already had two nitrate tests? Can you clarify which tests you have and which you haven't?
I think CM realized after the first post that 2 bottles were for (1) Salicylate Method of Nitrate testing and CM is getting new Nitrite and pH test kits
'Nuff said, IMO.
I only buy rummynoses when they are a good size...and the only place I could find them like that was the mom and pop LFS that closed down in my town. They tended to keep their fish a long time, especially if they were unusual fish that didn't sell well. (Festivums, bucktooth tetras)
I always believed that fish are more readily avail in Florida, even Exodon since so many farms are located in central Florida (Tampa Area).
Yep! It's true. I think there is a great supply and selection of all sorts of fish, but unfortunately what sells is the bread and butter fish. This LFS which mostly specialized in reef supplies and marine fish, had one section of common livebearers, tetras, barbs etc. one section of goldfish, and one section of cichlids and then four or five huge oddball tanks. I really miss that store - I wish I'd bought some of their rare fish when I had the chance. They had a 6" Callichthys callichthys for forever that I really wanted...so ugly it was cute, kind of thing 
Sorry for the late update; I ended up taking a water sample to my lfs as they test it for free, and run more tests than I have. Everything was fine according to them and PH is about 7.2. They also gave me a credit for the fish I lost.
The gymnos seem better this morning. I think they were just stressed out with the tetras.
Lesson learned: be much more picky when buying fish!
The gymnos seem better this morning. I think they were just stressed out with the tetras.
Lesson learned: be much more picky when buying fish!
I'd still consider completing your own test kit. I'm not saying that you shouldn't trust your LFS but it's a lot more convenient to have everything at your disposal if another problem should arise.
Thanks for the input...I think I'm going to order the full API freshwater test kit...it's way cheap on walmart.com of all places.
Where do you find information about specific fish sensitivities? I've seen many different "opinions" on different sites, but no factual info.
Where do you find information about specific fish sensitivities? I've seen many different "opinions" on different sites, but no factual info.
IME Rummynose, and cardinals prefer much warmer water, I have lost several of each in the past but since i started keeping them with discus, in water at 85-88F they have done great. I have about 20, some of which I have had for more than a year.
Also, can not stress enough how important water testing is.
the pet stores often use old dip strips that have been laying in a drawer for months, which makes them even more inacurate. Get yourself a good API kit, a master test kit, and familiarize yourself wwith the instructions.
A truely cycled tank will never have results of 0-0-0 if the tank is cycled you will always have some nitrate in the tank (Ok, unless you do some serious water changes, or have alot of live plants in the tank-plants absorb nitrate) when you said your params were 0-0-0 that was a trigger that something was awry.
and picking stock is important as has been said. Never but imaciated fish unless it is a rescue mission.
Also, can not stress enough how important water testing is.
the pet stores often use old dip strips that have been laying in a drawer for months, which makes them even more inacurate. Get yourself a good API kit, a master test kit, and familiarize yourself wwith the instructions.
A truely cycled tank will never have results of 0-0-0 if the tank is cycled you will always have some nitrate in the tank (Ok, unless you do some serious water changes, or have alot of live plants in the tank-plants absorb nitrate) when you said your params were 0-0-0 that was a trigger that something was awry.
and picking stock is important as has been said. Never but imaciated fish unless it is a rescue mission.
