What Should Be My Next Move

[Inchworm]

Hi kbod

This is all you need to get the gravel clean. They come in bigger models, but unless your tank is very high off the ground, this should work. I used one for years before I got enough tanks to make it worthwhile to invest in a Python, which is a long model that hooks up directly to the faucet.

http/www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=10748

It's basically a siphon that has a large end that can be pushed down into the gravel. It takes a little practice, but once you get used to starting it in the tank it's easy to use. You'll also need a bucket to place on the floor to catch the old water and to refill the tank.

 

[kbod]

thanks this is what i was looking for will send hubby shopping tommorow

also wheres best to buy api freshwater master test kit around lincolnshire as im at mablethorpe ,ive tried all local pet shops or aquatics theyre sold out or not stocked looked on net average £15.99 - £23. is that right

 

[OldMan47]

That sounds about right to me Kbod. If you can get one in a couple of days that will be soon enough. You can keep things going with a 30% daily water change and as long as the fish look alright, it won't hurt to wait a day or two for the kit to arrive. If it will be a week or longer, you might want to look harder locally. Any reputable and even some disreputable fish shop should carry a proper water test kit.

 

[kbod]

cheers will definatly do water change 2moro

we checked out all of mablethorpe ,hubby went in every shop in skeggy will send him further afield 2moro grimsby

 

[kbod]

can you answer this for me if im down with a belly bug or virus are fish subseptable to catching anything although obviuosly wash hands could any germs be passed onto them ,thanks

 

[Inchworm]

Hi kbod

I don't think you have to worry about that.

BTW, if you can't find that test kit, the most important ones are the tests for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. If those are the only ones you can find, you'll still do fine right now.

 

[kbod]

thanks i didnt no if it was a dumb question

 

[Inchworm]

Hi kbod,

There really are no dumb questions. Fishkeeping is a great hobby once you get used to it, but it's a whole new world for a beginner.

 

[Johnlenham]

Just to say I got my test kit off Ebay as I couldnt find one instore (apart from one for £30!)
Think I paid £17 including postage.

Bit sick really when you think about it how people who run dedicated aqua shops can delibralty give bad advise to kill off fish/plants and increase sales by preying on peoples lack of knowledge. Thank god I found this place before I got into fishkeeping thats all il say!

 

[onebto]

There are plenty of people selling the API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT on ebay thats were I got mine

 

[DJ ArKaDaRkA]

There are plenty of people selling the API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT on ebay thats were I got mine

Yeah same £13 i think

 

[Aquatic_Az]

I payed £31 for my test kit at my LFS!! Argh should've looked on ebay first

 

[kbod]

thanks definat checking on ebay as havent been shops today ,my belly bug is gallbladder probs too much indulgence over chrimbo i guess .

and got back from doctors today and my poor kittys tail had fell off leaving his bone protruding out ,well he was kinda chewing it off, yukk so back to vets for operation to remove some of his tail poor babe, guess the bobtail down the road wont be bullied from him now ,
unsure who ran him over in the first place but kitty made it and thats all that counts still my handsom boy.what do you guys think ?

http/s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm282/k...rent=kaz039.jpg

 

[kbod]

just got me a test kit from ebay for £18. included postage so thanks all x

ps all fishes fine and acounted for today so hopefully everything is on the up ,fingers crossed

 

[kbod]

can anyone advice please

my test kit arrived today results were as follows

ph = 8.0

amonia = between 1.0 & 2.0

nitrite = 0.50

nitrate = between 5.0 & 10.

bit concerned did a 50% water change so results after 45 mins are

ph = 8.0

amonia = between 0.25 & 0.50

nitrite = between 0. & 0.25

nitrate = between 5.0 & 10.

any ideas what i should do next ?

or when should i retest.?

thanks kaz x
















forgot to say fishes still seem ok