landrydenise

cycling means that the water has to be given time to grow useful bacteria
that will help to get rid of ammonia and nitrates and turn these into less
harmful nitrates which can be controlled with water changes. Do an internet
search and look for cycling an aquarium.
"landrydenise" wrote in message
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If you mean let it run and check my levels. I did. I have even been
changing portions of water. I spoke to a vet and he said it could be
that Orandas are slow. NOT that slow. Any suggestions are greatly
appreciated. Im starting to worry.........Please Help!




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landrydenise

Originally Posted by Len

cycling means that the water has to be given time to grow useful bacteria
that will help to get rid of ammonia and nitrates and turn these into less
harmful nitrates which can be controlled with water changes. Do an internet
search and look for cycling an aquarium.
". Im starting to worry.........Please Help!


landrydenise [/i][/color]

Thanks for replying. I did cycle the water before I bought the fish. Actually it ran for about 2 weeks without any fish. I checked my levels at bginning and directly before putting in the fish. The fish seems okay now and the levels are fine. However now I cannot keep the water clear its always cloudy. I have even began changing the filter cartridge frequently. Today I did a 1/4 water change and started everything as if I was just beginning. I can't believe the problems I have been having. This isnt my first aquarium. The others have been much larger and not half as much problems. Its just recently that I have taken such a hands on approach and decided to take it on as a hobby. Im very thankful for your instruction. I have put together a small manual for myself and your extremely helpful information is on page 3.(I hope you dont mind). thanks again