I'm wondering why the chlorine would show up if you used dechlor? And why now if the pond has been filled for a week? Any chlorine in the water should have dissipated? Unless you have chloramines in your water supply?
if I read correct;y the pond is only half filled.
The pond is in the early stage of cycling (one week).When ever I have a situation where my fish are acting "off" first thing I do is a water change.
Nine times out of ten when fish become ill or start dying it is due to water quality.
Considering you have nitrite showing up and fish acting off/ill I would do a water change.
'm still wondering about that chlorine level - any ideas @Meyer Jordan ?
The filter won't be bothered or set back by a water change
True, but the already stressed fish would only be subjected to more stress which they do not need at this time.
Strips. And I'm going to give it time. I'm as stressed as the fish. I feel stupid for only letting the water cycle for a week before adding the fish. I was just so worried about their stock tank making them sick cause it was small. Now I've made them sick. I haven't noticed any physical things like lesions or discoloration, just general lethargy. And I've been sitting by the pond, in the pond, around the pond since the start.What is the test method....strips or liquid? In either case. I believe that this is a false reading for Chlorine.
In addition, after only one week, there should definitely be noticeable Ammonia levels and Nitrite should be rising. I attribute the Nitrate reading to the old pond water.
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