I have lost 3 trout over the last couple weeks. I am not sure what is causing them to die now, after no casualties since they were introduced to the tanks. I did a quick dip test with the following results:
Nitrates = safe
Nitrites = safe
Total hardness = Very Hard
Total Alkalinity = High
PH = Alkaline
Right before they started dying I transplanted the rice and peppers in the biofilter. Some of the soil got into the water and made it cloudy so I increased the fresh water flowing into the system.
I am not sure if the problem is with the water or if it is from the soil introduced to the system.
