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Has anyone ever used Chemi-Pure for their aquarium?

By on Monday, December 5th, 2011 | 1 Comment

Question by ABMB: Has anyone ever used Chemi-Pure for their aquarium?
I was recommended by my local aquatic retailer to try using Chemi-Pure (5oz half unit as my tank is only 20 gallons) because I have been having problems with my water being cloudy and my Ph constantly dropping. I followed all directions given including “rinsing the bag lightly before putting in the filter” and now my water is a charcoal color! My fish seem to be doing alright but is this normal? Will it clear up quickly? I have baby mollies in there and I’m concerned for them now. Please help!
phew! ok good. Thank you. I have never seen it get like that before. I guess I will rinse it a little better next time lol.
Yeah I probably should have explained this issue I’m having a little better. I have had a literally perfect tank for about a year. I do regular water changes and check my levels frequently.I bought 2 mollies about 3 weeks ago and one of them unfortunately was pregnant.(did not want babies as they are so delicate) It seems like ever since then, my water quality has deteriorated. I can’t see it being overpopulated as most of my fish have died. I have never had a spike like this, I have been using PH up for the dropping issues. Currently all I have in the tank are 1 mollie, and 1 small neon danio, and the mollie babies. I am only seeing 5 of them.As far as the product I used, it was actually very inexpensive and I do trust the store I go to as they have tutored me over the past 2 years on my aquarium. They sell nothing but aquarium items. I don;t ever trust anyone at lets say Petco or any of those other chain type pet stores. the staffs are unhelpful and unknowledgable.
Oh and I bought a new canister filter today. the tank I have is a 20 gallon and this one filtrates up to 40 gallons.

Best answer:

Answer by Corinne
There’s activated carbon inside the bag. Carbon is dusty and you need to rinse it off really well before you put it in your filter. Don’t worry, it’s okay that you didn’t get all the dust first. Your fish will be fine and the water will clear up soon.

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Do You Believe It Is A Bad Idea To Buy A Used Aquarium?

By on Sunday, October 9th, 2011 | 9 Comments

I saw one on craigslist, complete with stand and hood. It was a 55 gallon for 99 bucks.
I also saw another 55 for 250 that looked a lot nicer [the stand was nearly new looking] and it came with… Everything, even ornaments [Though I don't want them].
What do you think? Would you buy a used aquarium?

I Bought A Used 55 Gallon Fish Tank And Is Looking For Some Ideas On How To Get The Lime Build Up Off!?

By on Sunday, September 25th, 2011 | 6 Comments

I used lemon juice on the outside of the filters. I let them soak and scrubbed and scrubbed! I also used white vinegar for the plastic top but they didn’t seem to turn out very well. Again I used lemon and let them soak. Inside the tank it’s self there is a lot of build up around the top of the tank, does anyone have any ideas on how to get it clean?!?! Any products you would recommend?? Thanks

Can A Hallway “console” Be Used As An Aquarium Stand?

By on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 | 2 Comments

I am being given a 29 gal. aquarium and the only aquarium stand that I like, looks like a piece of furniture but has been “out of stock” for weeks and I need a stand asap. I have looked at furniture dealers online and have found many “hallway consoles” that I love and are made from hardwood construction, not particle board. They are the perfect size as I need a minimum of 30″W x 12″D. I want something with a drawer, for food, etc. and then a two door cabinet below that, for filter, etc. I can cut a hole in the back for cords and hoses and move/remove shelf. I realize that a 29 gal. tank weighs 330 lbs not counting rocks or other decorations and the substrate. Most well built aquarium stands have a center brace but if the “console” is hard wood constructed with a solid base instead of legs, shouldn’t it work as well?

Can I Used Api Stress Zyme+ Directly In The Tank With Fishes Already In It? How To Maintain Clean Water?

By on Friday, August 12th, 2011 | 3 Comments

i have Prime freshwater & saltwater also. can i use that also..???i m confused how to clear the water

Best Way To Clean Tank Previously Used For Fish To Be Used For Reptiles?

By on Saturday, May 28th, 2011 | 2 Comments

I have a somewhat dirty tank that was previously used for fish of some sort and would like to clean it for a gecko. I heard vinegar is a good way to clean it, but is there a safer/better way?

My Fish Died Within 24 Hours 1 Sevrum And One Algae Is Did The Slightly Cloudy Water Do It I Used Tap Water An?

By on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 | 5 Comments

I waited 4 days before adding the fish the temp reamined at 78 debrees the whole time ..were they already sick..my oscar and other sevrum are fine so far

I Cleaned The Fish Tank With A Brush I Thought Was Clean. Apparently Someone Had Used Soap On It. It Foamed Up?

By on Thursday, January 13th, 2011 | 2 Comments

……so I removed gallons out and washed the filter and pump. I am trying to let the water recycle and have put chemical balance in for tap water. The fish are vertical, and coming up to the top for air, I don’t know what else to do. 2 fish, 10 gallon tank. Black skirted Tetras.
Any advice?

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