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Os Aqualand

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Have you tested your water?
Yes
If yes, what is your ammonia?
0
If yes, what is your nitrite?
0
If yes, what is your nitrate?
0
If I did not test my water...
...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.
Do you do water changes?
Yes
What percentage of water do you change?
21-30%
How frequently do you change your water?
Every week
If I do not change my water...
...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.
My pearl hybrid female looks like she is swollen I have no clue what is going on and I can’t find info anywhere, maybe someone on here could help me ?? Please and thank you
 

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Post ur water parameters or attempt to test for it. Tank size? Tank mates?
 
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Os Aqualand

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tank mates are two old Dempsey a small datnoid and 3 Cory cats and she is in a 55 right now only been in it a few weeks and she will only be in it for a few more weeks if that
 

Os Aqualand

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Post ur water parameters or attempt to test for it. Tank size? Tank mates?
Tested the water yesterday and ammonia was 0 nitrite was 0 but my nitrate was a little high so I am putting nitra zorb in my filter .. I noticed my ray looking like this today
 

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Tested the water yesterday and ammonia was 0 nitrite was 0 but my nitrate was a little high so I am putting nitra zorb in my filter .. I noticed my ray looking like this today
I think you gotta increase ur water changes to 50% twice a week with a dechlorinator. Or more depending on ur nitrates. Eventually as the ray grows the output of waste will overwhelm. What’s the long term plan for a tank? In meantime water changes will end good right now.
 
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Os Aqualand

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I do use a dechlorinator and I will now do 50% twice a week and she will be moving to a 125g and from there into my pool pond . Does the nitrate level explain why she is puffed up like that ?
 

Os Aqualand

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Jan 27, 2021
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I think you gotta increase ur water changes to 50% twice a week with a dechlorinator. Or more depending on ur nitrates. Eventually as the ray grows the output of waste will overwhelm. What’s the long term plan for a tank? In meantime water changes will end good right now.
You can see more in this photo

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I do use a dechlorinator and I will now do 50% twice a week and she will be moving to a 125g and from there into my pool pond . Does the nitrate level explain why she is puffed up like that ?
It could. Anytime these rays have an issue it’s usually poor water quality. Increase ur water changes and see how the ray looks and acts. Keep nitrates <20ppm or better.
 

Os Aqualand

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It could. Anytime these rays have an issue it’s usually poor water quality. Increase ur water changes and see how the ray looks and acts. Keep nitrates <20ppm or better.
Awesome thank you will do ! She is still active like normal which is good
 
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