So the ice is starting to melt so I wanted to get out there and do some tests. I tested pH, nitrites, ammonia and phosphates. My pH level was around 7-7.5. My nitrite levels were 0ppm. My phosphate levels were 0ppm. My ammonia levels were around 2ppm.

I do agree that aerating is more effective and costs less. I have been looking into systems. I was going to wait to save up and get the right one. But for the time being since I had the pump laying around I thought I would throw it in there just to help a little. Better than nothing I thought.

A local hardware store does fish days and order deadline is this week. I was going to put in an order in for 250 BG and 3lbs of FHM. And wait until fall to order the 50 LMB.