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sidthy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:11 am Platies would be fine in a 37-gallon tank. The smaller varieties of Mollies could work, but the larger ones, like the Sailfin types, are probably too big. I'm curious, is your tank 37 gallons US or UK?

It's not orange, it's actually yellow. It looks like this one.

Platies would be fine in a 37-gallon tank. The smaller varieties of Mollies could work, but the larger ones, like the Sailfin types, are probably too big. I'm curious, is your tank 37 gallons US or UK?


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Hi Roll, I'd say 8-10 small fish is the max for a 37-gallon tank. Mollies are pretty finicky about water conditions, so you'll need to stay on top of water changes. I'm talking weekly, at least half the tank. Platies are hardier, but still, you don't want to push it. If I were you, I'd stick with ...

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I've been having an issue with my freshwater test kit. Every time I test for ammonia, my test vial always ends up with a light green color and it says I have 0.25 ammonia. What's going on here? It's always 0.25. Also, I've noticed something else - I've had zero nitrates and no nitrites for months ...

If your water supply uses chloramine, that might be why you're getting those ammonia readings. See, chloramine is basically a mix of chlorine and ammonia, and when you use a dechlorinator, it gets rid of the chlorine but leaves the ammonia behind. That could be why you're consistently seeing that ...

I've been having an issue with my freshwater test kit. Every time I test for ammonia, my test vial always ends up with a light green color and it says I have 0.25 ammonia. What's going on here? It's always 0.25. Also, I've noticed something else - I've had zero nitrates and no nitrites for months now.