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Originally Posted by Shannon
Thanks for all your advice guys! I am pretty new to fish (meaning
I've had quite a few that didn't make it, but this is only my 2nd
oscar), you guys are all so hard core! I actually don't own a water
test kit, but I'm buying one today, so I'll get back to you on the
parameters. Please don't reply with abusive posts about what a bad
fish keeper I am because I don't have a water test kit (I feel so
amateur). Ernie (the fish) was honestly was doing fine until now, and
I really do appreciate your advice on what to do.
How does one fix an ammonia problem?
Also, no, I didn't know you could just put a blanket over the top and
the algae would die. Does the blanket need to be there all the time,
or only when the sun shines on the tank?
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Don't worry,all of us were inexperienced at some point and alot of experienced fishkeepers don't own a test kit but it is important with Oscars because of the amount of waste your dealing with.Ammonia can be controlled with good filtration,oxygenation and correct tank size/stocking level.Carbon filters are excellent and can reduce ammonia and other pollutants dramatically but only work for 4-6 weeks and they shouln't be used when treatments are being used.
I think I know why you have an algae problem...
Direct sunlight will almost certainly give you algae problems,especially if the water quality is a bit poor.
...Sherlock