Re: New Fish Always killing off the tank.

"Timothy E. Raborn" <Tim@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> The filter is a Penguin bio-wheel 170 (the 170 is for up to a 50 gallon 
> tank -- mine is 29).


In my opinion it is good for up to ~ 29 max, just barely good enough for 
your tank ;o0

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

good


>
>> How often do you do water changes?
>
> About every two weeks.
>

that should work fine.

>
>> how much water is changed each time?
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> No more than 20%


that's bad.  With you doing water changes every 2 weeks I would recommend 
more like 40% each time or 25-30% weekly.  Keep your water a little
fresher 
and the fishes benefit greatly.



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