After the 5th new fish died within a week, I tested the water.
Nitrate is way high at 2.10
Phosphate is through the roof at 0.25
Other parameters are on point.
Did the first ever 45-50g water change after 4 months and cleaned the skimmer.
I kept telling myself to make duplicate keys. Lost key on train. Paid $280 for a duplicate.
Thanks for the reminder.
Yeh I believe in do it yourself if it seem capable. Good luck Chris!
The problem is your tank is TOO SMALL.
Go bigger = less parameter swings = less problem.
Side note, we met, you ain't as Asian Idol handsome as your profile picture. LOL