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Ok, thank you for the advice and information

So is there a fish suggestion in there somewhere, or just a critique in post terminology ?

I don’t usually pay as much attention to water hardness, but if I recall correctly kh and gh are around 120 ppm

Ph is around 7.2-7.4. Water is on the harder side. I do regular maintenance, and keep nitrite/ammonia at 0. And nitrates always below 20ppm.

I’m seeking advice on what bottom feeders I should add to my tank. I’m looking to add maybe 5 to my tank. I have a 30 gallon fully cycled tank with 10 kerri tetras and a few platys currently. I was going to add a bunch it cory cats but am hesitant because I have standard tank gravel that might...

Unfortunately I don’t have pics… like chasing fish said, I notice it because all the bubble stick to it.

Following my last 2 water changes I have noticed a clear slime/stringy like goo in my tank. Some kind of Algae?? The tank is about 4 months old. All my levels are normal. I usually scoop some out, and the rest goes away shortly after the water change. Either my snails are eating it, or it just...

Wow, lots of technical info to digest. Thanks for all the replys. Based on what a few people said I think I’m going to add tetra Safe Start to help the cycle along.

Thanks for the input. When changing the filter cartridge I usually leave the old one in for a week in addition to the new one I install. Super frustrated. My guess is that I didn’t let the tank cycle long enough from the start.

What do I do?? 30 gallon tank I had been cycling with no fish for 6 weeks. Added 2 platys last week. Testing my water shows high nitrites. Over the last week I have done (3) 50% water changes, dosed with prime,added api quick start for good bacteria, and changed the hang on back filter Cartage...

Getting back in the hobby with my kids. Had tropical tanks for about 15 years when I was younger but have been out of the game for about 10 years. I’m seeking advice about my current new tank problem. What do I do?? 30 gallon tank I had been cycling with no fish for 6 weeks. Added 2 platys...