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Thanks for the answer. But I am German and my wife is French. We have lived in the 2 countries for many years. We had heard about this method but as an old one. I agree it should work but it takes time when you could stock your tank immediately using some bacteria. West Europe is using this...

Hello, Water change could be a very simple and good solution if the local tap water is compatible with your tank. In my area, NO3 from the tap is about 50 mg/litre which is too high. You understand why we try different solution. An anti NO3 filter is interesting cause the anaerobic bacteria will...

Thanks for your answer but what do you think about tap water when you have the following value: PH: 8 NO3 40-50 mg/l PO4 1.5 mg/l GH 25 I keep plant and I don't want to add that in my tank.

You know RED EVIL, it is not a competition but a fish forum. I come from Germany and it is just interesting to see the fishkeepers don't use the same way to set up a tank. I know you can use ammonia to accelerate the cycle but I think there is a simplest and quickest way to set up a tank. Rabbut...

Me again! I agree with what you say Rabbut. But how many people is going to do a weekly water change? If it was the case, no products will be necessary, except the mineral because you had to use RO water to avoid all the bad element from tap water (PO4, chimicals...) So again, I understand your...

OK Rabbut, I will try to demonstrate it works. You are rude with me tonight! :lol: I agree regarding the water conditionner even if I don't understand why aloe vera is irritant for the Discus. Can you explain please, I am interested... The only experience I have done on the bacteria was to...

I agree Rabbut, that is the silicate cause I have bought a water test kit and used a resine against it. I presume you guess which brand it could be! I didn't know it was the seals... Good info Thanks

Absolutely right regarding the anaerobic bacteria. That's why the media is a very fine bag to avoid a intense flow of water inside. Try it you'll see, I was not convince before! I also agree you can set up a tank just by waiting the natural cycle. I just say than know there is some products to...

I come from Germany. I don't know why you add Ammonia in a tank when the fish provides the waste which will be transformed in ammonia! In Germany, we stock fish the day after we full the tank with water. We add some bacteria (JBL Filter Start) and then during 1 week JBL Denitrol. Each you stock...

Hi That is true regarding the carbon! Regarding the biological filter, I would suggest the new Micromec (glass balls) to get all sort of bacteria (aerobic + anaerobic in the centre). The last sort of bacteria will remove NO3. Otherwise, go for JBL Bionitratex, extremely powerful against NO3 and...

Hi Stop adding ammonia and try to use some bacteria instead! It will be helpful. Against NO3, you can find an anaerobic media from JBL, Bionitratex... fantastic!

Hi Try to feed them at different place in the tank. The shy fish will be able to have some food. The angel can be sometimes a bit aggressive. Use some tab for your Corys like JBL Novo Tab (omnivorous tabs). I am not for the frozen food (too many waste and full of phosphate). Try the dry blood...

totally agree. It could be some wastes. Don't you feed too much your fish? 8-)

Hi I am a german JBL addict :hyper: . I use Biotopol Plus against chlore and chloramines. It is a slimy product, the aloe vera develop the mucus of the fish to protect them. About £9.90 for 1600l treated Then Denitrol every 2 weeks to maintain a high level of bacteria against NH4 and NO2. £9.90...

A good tip: if you have a dish washer, put the wood in it without chemical. The result is brilliant! Then, use some rock to maintain the drigt wood on the ground. The tannin is harmless, use some active carbon in your filter for a week.

Hi I have finished with my NH4 and NO2 pics. Just by adding bacteria using a biological media in my filter, of course. Against NO3, a good preventive as JBL Bionitratex would help a lot to reduce this value during a year. Stop the water change, just wait and add bacteria (Denitrol, I am still a...

Hi If your NO3 level is high it means you haven't got any anaerobic media in your filter. Try the Bionitratex from JBL, that's perfect. I would suggest to stop adding things in your tank except some bacteria (Denitrol, I am a JBL addict :hyper: !) Then wait few days, make a water test and...

Hi What is the volume of your tank? What filter have you got? Do you use any bacteria products ? How often? What fishes have you stoked? Then it will be easier to answer!

Hi I have used the Cristal Profi from JBL but wait a minute, I have spoken with a shop which will receive the last version soon 15 days now. I have read a good revue on the PFK (June) Bye