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Thanks for the reply. All good ideas, and I'll definitely pick up one of those.

Coincidentally, right after I wrote that first post, I walked by the tank, and there was the shrimp, perched...

Hi all,

I have a 10 gallon tank with 2 guppies in it, and a few months ago I added a bamboo shrimp. I'll admit I didn't do the homework I should have before adding the shrimp... I just saw him at...

Interesting point about the filter. It came in a kit with the 10 gallon tank, so I imagine that's what they think its rated for. Flow looks plenty strong to me, actually blew the fish around a bit...

Ok, thanks... yeah, I can see how trying to adjust pH could turn troublesome, I'd much rather leave it be if the fish will tolerate it.

About the "plants", what would I be looking for? There's...

Quick update: I picked up one of the API master test kits on the way home today and finally had a chance to try it out. I didn't have a lot of confidence in the strip tests, they were just tough to...

Ok, thanks... I'll finish cycling and try again. If the next ones die I'm going to be concerned!

Yep, I will definitely cycle fully before adding more fish. But do you think that's enough? I mean, if something other than ammonia/nitrites killed them, I guess I still need to figure out what. ...

This test kit - I forget the brand, I'm not home - has strips that test the other levels on one strip, then a separate set of strips that just test ammonia. You dip a water sample into a test tube...

LadyHobbs, thanks for those links.* The fishless cycle article is what brought me here in the first place, good stuff, thanks.

Dizzy, that's my concern exactly.* Maybe it was 2 days before...

Hi all,

First of all, fantastic forum here! I found it a few days ago and have been reading like crazy. Thanks to all who share their knowledge and experience on here!

Now, here's my deal: I...