Perfect water conditions

**Damon** · 09-26-2005, 11:28 AM

Now that I have your attention let me start off by saying.............
"There is no such thing as perfect water conditions".
What is IDEAL for one species of fish isn't for another. Rift Lake Cichlids require completely different levels than are ideal for Discus. Planted tanks need higher nitrate levels than non planted ones.

When posting problems, please be sure to include at the least...............
Tank size
Tank inhabitants
water parameters which include but are not limited to:
NH3 (ammonia)
NO2 (nitrIte)
NO3 (nitrAte)
Filtration
Weekly matainence (waterchanges. dosing etc...)
Lighting
Tank location
Type of tank (saltwater, planted, community, cichlid.....)
Tank age

Thanks in advance.................
Your friendly, neighborhood moderator

Georgia Peach · 09-26-2005, 11:41 AM

good point!

user name · 10-10-2005, 09:05 AM

Hi im new this site is gud

Kyoberr · 03-02-2007, 12:07 PM

That awould definately be a very good idea.

tropical · 07-13-2007, 05:12 AM

im just looking for an answer here i am just about to get some tropical fish i cant get freshwater i can only get tap water which has been clorinated what if anyhting do i need to put in my tank to keep the fish happy?

Clerk · 07-13-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tropical

im just looking for an answer here i am just about to get some tropical fish i cant get freshwater i can only get tap water which has been clorinated what if anyhting do i need to put in my tank to keep the fish happy?

In the future please post in a new thread.

Chlorinated Tap water is fine to use, however, it needs to be treated to remove the chlorine. If you can afford fish, you can afford chlorine remover. I recommend Prime or Stress Coat. After the water is chlorine free, it would be safe to add fish.

Please read here to learn about the nitrogen cycle, so you do not run into any problems. http://www.fishforums.com/forum/gene...le-basics.html

09-26-2005, 11:28 AM	#1
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982 User Feedback: (0)	Perfect water conditions Now that I have your attention let me start off by saying............. "There is no such thing as perfect water conditions". What is IDEAL for one species of fish isn't for another. Rift Lake Cichlids require completely different levels than are ideal for Discus. Planted tanks need higher nitrate levels than non planted ones. When posting problems, please be sure to include at the least............... Tank size Tank inhabitants water parameters which include but are not limited to: NH3 (ammonia) NO2 (nitrIte) NO3 (nitrAte) Filtration Weekly matainence (waterchanges. dosing etc...) Lighting Tank location Type of tank (saltwater, planted, community, cichlid.....) Tank age Thanks in advance................. Your friendly, neighborhood moderator __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

09-26-2005, 11:41 AM	#2
Georgia Peach Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gray, Georgia Age: 41 Posts: 1,581 User Feedback: (2)	good point! __________________ *Cichlids have more personality than most people I know !*

03-02-2007, 12:07 PM	#4
Kyoberr The Hip Hop Hippopotamus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 372 User Feedback: (0)	That awould definately be a very good idea. __________________ There are always more fish in the sea!!!

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