FishyFishFish
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I have seen several requests recently with people asking for help but, possibly through no fault of their own, aren't supplying much in the way of information. I see that in the fish disease forum there is this 'sticky', attempting to give guidance on how to ask for help, but I haven't seen one for generic problems.
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I was thinking that it might be good to have a similar one in the other forums (or maybe just the beginner forum)? I have listed a few things below but will surely have missed something. Does anyone think this might be helpful?
Description of problem:
Tank (type and size/volume):
Water source (and change schedule):
Salt used:
Age of tank:
Rock used (dry/live):
Cycling method (if new):
Stocking list:
Lighting (type/schedule/PAR):
Flow (type and number of pumps/position):
Feeding schedule (incl food types):
Additives used:
Dosing schedules:
Parameters (including test kits used):
Salinity:
Temperature:
Nitrate:
PO4:
Alk:
Ca:
Mg:
Others as applicable (Ammonia/Nitrite/Potassium/trace elements etc):
ICP results (if applicable):
Photos (white light preferable):
Any other suggestions or alterations?
EDITED with corrections from suggestions.
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Aquarium Fish Disease Problem Solving Determining the best course of action for a problem with your aquarium can be a difficult task. Even advanced aquarists will often need to seek the help of others for complicated or unique issues. Our intent here on Reef 2 Reef is to offer expert advice...
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I was thinking that it might be good to have a similar one in the other forums (or maybe just the beginner forum)? I have listed a few things below but will surely have missed something. Does anyone think this might be helpful?
Description of problem:
Tank (type and size/volume):
Water source (and change schedule):
Salt used:
Age of tank:
Rock used (dry/live):
Cycling method (if new):
Stocking list:
Lighting (type/schedule/PAR):
Flow (type and number of pumps/position):
Feeding schedule (incl food types):
Additives used:
Dosing schedules:
Parameters (including test kits used):
Salinity:
Temperature:
Nitrate:
PO4:
Alk:
Ca:
Mg:
Others as applicable (Ammonia/Nitrite/Potassium/trace elements etc):
ICP results (if applicable):
Photos (white light preferable):
Any other suggestions or alterations?
EDITED with corrections from suggestions.
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