Re: New Fish Always killing off the tank.

"Margolis" <someone@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> what kind of filtration are you using?

The filter is a Penguin bio-wheel 170 (the 170 is for up to a 50 gallon 
tank -- mine is 29).

> what is the temp of the water?

My temp is maintained in the upper 70's -- around 78.

> ph is fine, not high at all.

Good to know -- this has consistently been my ph (from tap).  I really
don't 
want to have to deal with treating it to adjust this.

> How often do you do water changes?

About every two weeks.

> What do you use to dechlorinate?

Stress Coat.

> how much water is changed each time?

No more than 20%

> Do you vacuum the gravel thoroughly?

yes.