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I just did a water test and the ammonia read between 1-2ppm.  Nitrates were between 5-10ppm and ph was 6.4.  Nitrite was 0.  I have tested my tap water and both ammonia and nitrates were at 0.  I'll keep doing smaller water changes to get the ph back up to 7.  Like I said earler, the fish look...

Ok, the tank was not cycled properly.  I was advised to let the tank cycle to build up nitrates, which it has done.  I've started water changes today.  I'll test tomorrow and see how it looks, and keep with the water chaging until I get it situated.  I'm learning as I go here, so much of this is...

Hey all,    I've followed all the advice on I've recieved on this forum for the last 4 weeks and the fish and aquarium keep looking better and better eash day.  The fish look the happeist they've ever been, they're eating great.  One problem I think I'm having is that the ammonia readings are...

UPDATE!   I finally got the hardness test and I'm at 53.7 KH and 71.6 GH with a PH of 7.0-7.2.  This if for my tap water.   Current aquarium water is 7.2-.7.6 PH and KH and GH are the same as above.  All tested using API drop kits.   What kind of fish would best be suited for this type of water...

it has it broken out to the actual metals in the water supply, there is no number for hardness on the report

here is a screenshot from my water district report.  does this help?

Thanks for the help guys,    I just tested my tap water, and its 7.0-7.2.  When I test the aquarium, it is in the 7.2-7.6 range...and it has been way higher about a month ago; over 8 (any idea on what could've caused that?).  I do not have the means to test the hardness, but I think the water is...

Hey all,    I bought a 10 gallon aqueon kit about 8 weeks ago.  Thought I cycled it properly, then I added a swordtail and 3 tetras.  After a few days 2 of the 3 tetras died.  I waited a few more weeks to let the tank get under control(i thought), then I added a cory, another swordtail, and 3...