Recent content by nphsmith

Api not app!

Given the situation, I would start to treat now. Per my previous, the App will somewhat overstate the ammonia risk. It's not ideal, but given you are losing stock I'd go now - being aware there is some risk.

OK, the API test measures both Ammonia (Nh3 - deadly poison), and Ammonium (NH4 - not good, but not a nightmare) - so it will be somewhat overstating the risk. With regards to FW dip - it's fine as an emergency solution to Cryptocaryon - it is more likely to get at parasites in the gills rather...

You probably don't need the airstones, but they won't do any harm. A power-filter - the sort you get inside tropical tanks - woudl be a really good place for bacteria to accumulate (If you get a new one, make sure to remove any Carbon pads/sponges, as they will absorb any medication). Don't...

No, it's not. Copper has some deleterious effect on bacteria, but it's barely noticeable in the real world. However, copper will kill off some inverts that are in/on your LR, so there may a spike when you start dosing - it's an easy confusion.Your LFS gave good advice regarding using LR, it's...