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Slaphppy7 said:
Infrared temp guns are a bit of overkill, for fishkeeping purposes....IMO.... ;)
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we jsut have one for measuring everything, i think it's pretty accurate, and versatile since it does nto get dirty
 
Sgooosh said:
we jsut have one for measuring everything, i think it's pretty accurate, and versatile since it does nto get dirty
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When used properly, the good ones are very accurate, but IMO, less pricey alternatives work just as well

At any rate, back on topic...
 
Slaphppy7 said:
Well, that was convenient

Don't clean with any type of detergent or soap, use hot water and plain white vinegar...after cleaning the tank and rinsing thoroughly, be sure to do a leak test outdoors before attempting to use it inside your house

Place the tank on a sturdy, level surface, in a location where water leaks won't harm anything, fill to the top, and let it sit for a few hours, to see if you detect any leaks...tanks stored outdoors will many times lose the water-tight seal when the silicone degrades

If it leaks in the least bit, don't use it

Let us know how it goes
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Ok will do. I don’t know how long it’s been out there. It was in a corner I was cleaning out to move a table into. Probably a couple years. I hope it isn’t a leaker. 🥺 I’m sure in the past I have cleaned with dawn dish soap, will that still be bad or will the vinegar kill anything from the soap? I don’t want him hurting more than he is, if he’s hurting.
 
I'd just use vinegar and a clean scrub brush.
 
One of the corners is leaking 😩 Guess I need to throw this tank away and get a new one. I had no idea being outside would mess with it!
 
Swusch said:
One of the corners is leaking 😩 Guess I need to throw this tank away and get a new one. I had no idea being outside would mess with it!
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Yep, the silicone will degrade under certain temps...trash it...new ones aren't very pricey
 
Me again. I have moved my betta to a new tank. I made sure the temp of the water was the same as his old tank. He went from the 3 gallon to a 10 gallon. I added more hiding places for him. He’s still not a happy camper. My water test kit is supposed to be here tomorrow. What do I want my levels at? He’s been like this now for weeks and I’ve tried so many things. I feel awful for him.
 
Swusch said:
Me again. I have moved my betta to a new tank. I made sure the temp of the water was the same as his old tank. He went from the 3 gallon to a 10 gallon. I added more hiding places for him. He’s still not a happy camper. My water test kit is supposed to be here tomorrow. What do I want my levels at? He’s been like this now for weeks and I’ve tried so many things. I feel awful for him.
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0 ammonia, 0 nitrItes, and nitrates below 20 PPM
 
I posted help to read the results and looks like I have 0.50 ammonia. I added ammolock per the directions in the water test kit. Will he be okay after I treat the water? Or has he been in it too long?
 
Swusch said:
I posted help to read the results and looks like I have 0.50 ammonia. I added ammolock per the directions in the water test kit. Will he be okay after I treat the water? Or has he been in it too long?
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What test kit contains ammolock?
 
They would say that because they want you to spend money buying their products.

The best remedy for ammonia in the water is water changes.
 
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