Long time no post for me. I have 3 planted tanks that have been active for years as generally community tanks. Two are now guppy tanks, and the third....I decided to try shrimp (with some cory). After a couple of weeks, I still have live shrimp in the tank....but it seems like many have died. I finally tested the water this morning when a new kit arrived and I need a bit of advice.
In the GH test picture, tap water is on the right, tank water is on the left. Tap water turned green after 3 drops. Tank water was still orange after 15 drops....which is off the chart, so I stopped. Last week I pulled a lot of the plants out, as they were taking over the tank. Filter was also cleaned at that time. What is my best plan of attack to get the GH down without shocking what's left alive in the tank? I admit I have never really paid attention to GH/KH levels in the past as everything I have put in the tank has done great....so this is my first time dealing with this issue.
EDIT: KH only took one drop to turn yellow.
In the GH test picture, tap water is on the right, tank water is on the left. Tap water turned green after 3 drops. Tank water was still orange after 15 drops....which is off the chart, so I stopped. Last week I pulled a lot of the plants out, as they were taking over the tank. Filter was also cleaned at that time. What is my best plan of attack to get the GH down without shocking what's left alive in the tank? I admit I have never really paid attention to GH/KH levels in the past as everything I have put in the tank has done great....so this is my first time dealing with this issue.
EDIT: KH only took one drop to turn yellow.