Re: fish dying
man, im kind of surprised this tank hasnt turned into a scene from mortal kombat...
you mentioned something about chemicals to get the biocycle going? i wouldnt put much stock in these products as no ones ever really proven that they work.. the best way to get you tank established is using already established gravel, and you can also take the filter out of someone elses tank and squeeze the charcoal out into you filters. that way you actually get the bacteria responsible for filtration. but really the whole process takes time. theres only so much you can do to speed it up.
i agree with the others - sell those fish!
and dont worry too much about your ph for now. certainly fish dont like unsatisfactory ph, but its easier for them to deal with than ph swings, which is what "ph down" and "ph up" products will cause.
keep in mind! the people at your lfs, when it all boils down, do not care about your tank. they are businessmen and women first and their goal is to sell you as many things as possible - even if you dont need them.
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