I'd like your pH # and both ammonia & nitrite should be 0. I only add salt
when there is a medical reason that it is needed.

~ jan (Tri-Cities, WA)

On Fri, 8 Apr 2011 21:22:34 EDT, "Patrick"
wrote:

Thanks Jan,
No not much falling in as it is surrounded by the house. There are only 3
fish (Larry, Curley and Roy) all in the 2-3 pound range.

I've done water tests. None have ever caused any concern. PH is in line,
I've never had an ammonia reading and nitrites seem to be in line. I seem to
be routinely low on salt so I add that periodically to the bottom end of the
skimmer where the pump is located.

Ok, no more algecide. I can get plants (hyacinth) and corral them easily.
Will do so tomorrow. More the better I presume..

Thank you all!!

More to come.
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