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by electrix
Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Is my pet sick?
Replies: 7
Views: 1585

Re: Is my pet sick?

I've taken some steps to address the GH issue - I added some crushed coral in a bag inside the filter, and also gave a small dose of Flourish Mindwave twice over the past couple of days. The other water parameters seem to be in check, so I'm attributing her condition to the low GH or possibly some ...
by electrix
Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Is my pet sick?
Replies: 7
Views: 1585

Re: Is my pet sick?

Hi coltin, thanks so much for your help. I just tested the water and here are the results:
pH: 8
Ammonia: less than 0.25ppm
Nitrates: around 5ppm
KH: about 200
GH: 0-30ppm - this one's a bit worrying, to be honest.

I'm surprised by the GH reading, as I've got calcium rocks in the tank. I thought a ...
by electrix
Mon Jul 10, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Is my pet sick?
Replies: 7
Views: 1585

Re: Is my pet sick?

I'm really worried about my peacock's fins, can someone please help me out, I'm new to dealing with sick fish and I don't know what to do.
by electrix
Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Is my pet sick?
Replies: 7
Views: 1585

Is my pet sick?

I recently picked up a pair of african peacocks and I'm getting a bit worried - the female's fins seem off. Never dealt with a sick fish before, so I'm kinda freaking out.

Been reading through some fin rot threads and I'm getting a little spooked - that's what this looks like.

Any help would be ...