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**stangels** · #7 March 23rd 05, 09:14 PM

Thank you for your information...however we are confused again, we were told at the fish store that we were not suppose to do any water changes at all. I have read though we should do 10 to 15 % water changes....which one is correct?? Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by NetMax

"stangels" wrote in message
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Hi my husband and I are new to the fish hobby. A week and two days ago
we bought six silver tiger angelfish and put them into a 40 gallon
aquarium that was already set up. We have done extensive reading on how
to properly cycle a tank. Unfortunately on the internet no information
is the same. We want to know if during the cycle process we can try to
adjust the ph levels and adjust the water clarity of the tank. Our main
concern is ph levels. It is currently at a 7.2 border 7.4....the fish
are eatting and swimming around no problem but we are aware that the
level should be lower for the fish to thrive. Should we try to adjust
the ph or just wait until the tank is done cycling? Thank you!

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stangels

Regarding the cloudy water, this is normal and can be ignored. It poses
no threat to the fish, but the cures can be stressful. It will clear
later on its own, and if it doesn't then there are ways to diagnose the
cause to be able to correct it.

Regarding the pH, it is highly recommended to leave the pH as it is, as
pH altering chemicals can be quite stressful. It is quite possible that
your Angelfish were born in higher pH water, and they would not even
appreciate your efforts. Also altering pH while cycling would be a
double whammy for stressing the fish, and would be mostly ineffective as
your water change routine would return you to your source water
conditions anyways.

Regarding cycling, this is your (imo) only priority. Unless you have
some aged filter media or Bio-Spira, you will be hard pressed to control
the ammonia and nitrite levels, so be vigilant with your test kit and be
ready to make frequent water changes, as large as necessary to control
the water conditions.

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