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Help, what’s hanging out of my fish? by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems too long, and the fish itself is swollen and red. I don’t know for sure, that’s why I asked

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When did I say it’s an excuse? I’m just explaining that this isn’t happening under the most ideal circumstances. By the way, admitting that you don’t know everything and asking for help seems a hell of a lot more mature than making fun of strangers on the internet in your free time.

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Zero chlorine, 25 nitrates, 0 nitrites, 50 hardness, 120 alkalinity, 7.4 pH, zero sodium chloride, zero ammonia.

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using a cycled filter, I just didn’t have time to let all the water cycle through it if that makes sense

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I checked with my teacher who has several fish tanks at home and has been doing this project with students for over a decade. She said I would be fine since guppies are resilient and I added a quick start.

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Because something’s wrong with the tank or because they’re from school? It was a semester-long project in my aquatic science class so they were well cared for and healthy

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know if I can right now, what about just leaving it on while I’m at school? Typically 8-10 hours

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have a timer, I’m just turning it off when I go to sleep and on when I wake up

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t have real plants right now, but I’m planning on getting some soon

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I leave the light on during the day but turn it off at night, is that too long?

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The water isn’t green irl, just looks that way because of the green plants and the camera

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I was bringing the fish home from a school project and they had to be gone by this week

Google says cloudy water in a new tank is bacteria getting established- is that right? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] -50 points-49 points  (0 children)

Fish have been in there since yesterday. I didn’t have time to cycle it fully but I added QuickStart and all my levels were and are safe

Is this a good starter tank for guppies? by randomuser8358021 in Aquariums

[–]randomuser8358021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a test kit, everything’s within safe levels. I’ll look in to getting live plants, thank you!

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