fancy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 20, 2025 7:37 am
Morning after the water change, I found 2 dead shrimp - one was recent, the other looked like it had been dead for a while. I've got a test kit, just not sure which test to do first. If it's an ammonia issue, I've got a product that can help.
To be honest, I've been struggling since May with some medical issues, but I'm feeling better now. The house has been neglected, including my aquarium. Lost 2 special plants, and it's been tough with all the birds - over a dozen of them. This spring, I've been raising 4 different wild birds that my vet brought over - people bring them to her, but I've got the time to care for the babies. I know, I know, enough complaining. What's sad is not being able to keep up with everything, and the pets suffer because of it. I'm 74, and I've realized I'm too old for more pets or frequent water changes. It's ironic, but the pets are what give me a reason to wake up every day. Whoever called old age the 'golden years' must have been joking.
You're right, pH testers don't usually go below 6.0. I'm wondering if I misread it.
