Glad I can be of service... that's what I'm here for.

6 was probably too much for the brand new tank to support so even though they died in the filter (poor little ones ) they probably would have died from ammonia poisoning if they survived the filter.

Please keep us posted on your progress. I hope all goes well from here on out.
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Phishie
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