we do that every time we swim at the local public pool or in the riverHow would you like to swim in your own pee and poop.
we do that every time we swim at the local public pool or in the riverHow would you like to swim in your own pee and poop.
Public swimming pools....the ORIGINAL all-gender restroomswe do that every time we swim at the local public pool or in the river
Did you give your Nitrates bottle a really good shaking? I think it's bottle 2 that is a pain to mix and if it's not done right it will read 0
I agree with what everyone has said. However, I'd like to add that zero nitrate is something to celebrate, as it usually means you're doing it right.
Thank you, @TwoTankAmin. This is extremely helpful.Do you add any fertilizers for your plants? If not you may need to start. As the plants grow the amount of nutrients they need increases. One of the reasons for doing 50% weekly changes on a well planted tank is it will remove the things nothing really needs and any things there are more of than can be used. WCs will replenish some of what is needed but which has been used up. If your plants need more things than comes in with your water or which is created by the fish and other natural biological processes, you will need to add these things.
Yeah, I do shake hard them for the full 30 seconds as recommended.
Thank you, @WhistlingBadger. Does feel good, not gonna lie
Thank you, @TwoTankAmin. This is extremely helpful.
I do add a small amount of Seachem Flourish (this one here). I started adding between 1 to 2ml once a week. When I set up the tank about three months ago, I added three root tabs (give or take), and, underneath the sand, I have Fluval Stratum as well.
I am going to keep doing water changes every week, then. I do enjoy it if I'm being honest. Although, lately, I've been seeing this debate about doing water changes or not doing water changes. I understand the benefits of doing it, as everyone noted on this thread before.
I did use the Seacham Flourish tabs, yes.
Regarding the Stratum, I had no idea it was not recommended. Is it because of those issues that could cause to corys?
As for the water changes vs no water changes, yeah, that whole debate loses all sense when it's said that doing water changes is a bad thing. Although, are you saying Earth is not flat? How dare you!