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oops! sorry modern hamlet...no offense to ya smithrc but my last post was meant for thanks to the advise from modernhamlet. :*) :D

thanks smithrc...i did a 20% water change today and will do them daily and hopefully see the ammonia level go down. the 7.6 ph caught me off guard...i was getting 6.8 with strips. i will see what the ph shows with the drops method tomorrow. im with you...ive heard dont mess with ph...so i...

My tests this morning with droppers (first tests with droppers as opposed to strips) gave me the following readings.... Ph is 7.6 (i didnt realize it was this high!) ammonia is 2.0 (lower than I thought but this there) nitrite is 0 water temp im keeping is 79 degrees should i get something to...

thanks alia...yes i was a bad boy and bought 2 fish :*) Ive also am reading "The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums". Apparently, the author is the editor of TFH Magazine. The author says....water change...water change...water change. And I will TRY not to add anymore fish until all is...

I must have brought the right kit....just checked...it says "Freshwater Master Test Kit".... my amonia level is high but not all the way up there.

thanks Fishstix, I bought a water drop test kit today. i will try your advice and do the 20% changes once a week and see what happens I also broke down and brought home to female cherry barbs!! The tank is a LITTLE more lively now!!! Bottom line is I am having fun and learning alot from you...

Hi alia, I live in Alabama. The Petsmart in Montgomery is brand new (1 month old). I actually live in Prattville, AL. Myabe I should see if there are any lfs's in Montgomery. After reading alot of posts...your right...i need to slow down...I need to learn more about cycling, etc. I am doing...

thanks...i will look into the goldens and also rethink the total number of fish....sorry for the delayed... i walked out of the house without signing out. anyway, at 2 inches we are talking 10 fish total...i will look at petsmart and see what mix looks good...we have a brand new petsmart...the...

boy am i slow! I reread the responses. I am going to trade 2 males for females...then maybe get some tiger barbs, etc. Tyler

thanks for all the wisdom...I think I will get a couple of females. Right now it is 4 males in a 20 gallon tank (I am VERY new to the hobby). Im surprised ive kept 4 fish alive for 3 weeks! LOL! I want to get as variety of barbs (another school of 6?)... is 3 schools of barbs in a 20 gallon...

Im new to the terms...what eactly is "shoaling"? also, these cherries dont seem to eat much...is that the case with them?

[Cherry barbs are very peaceful, but, are a non schooling/shoaling fish. They are best kept as a pair, or trio, 1 male - 2 females. Two males together usually fight, sometimes to the death.] Just wanted to add that i learned something here... I have 4 cherries. Thought they were...

Hi, im a newbie (introduced myself in newbie topic). I have 4 cherry barbs (all male), I have one that is a little bigger and getting "territorial". Should I get a couple of females? I now understand that I should buy barbs in at least schools of 6. I plan to add 2 more schools. 6 now and then 6...

hey thanks all...for the food advice for my barbs. I went out and got some micro pellets that says its for tetras, barbs, and small fish...they seem to take to the pellets better than the flakes. I will also take the advice and get some blood worms and brine shrimp. I will keep you posted on...

Hi im new to the forum and new to the Tropical Fish hobby. I bought a 20 gallon tank and 4 Cherry Barbs. My learning curve has been steep!! LOL! I probably put the barbs in way too soon but they are doing fine and Im doing daily water changes right now....trying to get the amonia level down. I...