Completely new setup after algae trouble? / Snails in the aquarium
Hello, I do not recommend a completely new setup - this would only destroy useful biological systems that build up slowly. It takes about 1 - 2 years until an aquarium is really...
Hello, I do not recommend a completely new setup - this would only destroy useful biological systems that build up slowly. It takes about 1 - 2 years until an aquarium is really...
Hello, Concerning "water conditioning":sera aquatan (binds copper and protects the fish against chlorine, among others) is indeed advisable with every water change. Dosage as per the...
Hello, this is possible without any problems, sera mineral salt has been developed exactly for this kind of purpose after all! I suggest about 5°dGH and a carbonate hardness of 3 -...
Hello, 60 µS/cm are indeed rather high for R/O water, this might indicate a mistake while measuring (e.g. miscalibration), dirty water containers or even a faulty R/O unit! A...
Hello, basically, thorough rinsing and allowing to dry is sufficient. If you wish to proceed particularly carefully you can wipe the tank with a "paste" made of sera ectopur and...
Hello, the copper level is very low and will not cause any problems for most catfish species, nevertheless catfish should generally be transferred into another aquarium unless they...