Freshy cycle gone wrong?

[new tank]

Tank wont go below 34 degrees and has gone cloudy brown. Should i do a water change? Or will this take all goodness out and return me to square 1?

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[HN1]

Are you cycling with or without fish?

 

[new tank]

Without

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[NYgiantsRP]

I'm confused...your tank is 34 C, so 93 F?

 

[new tank]

Yes..


Is this not well too hot?

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[ashleynicole]

Why is it so hot? Turn the heater down?

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[new tank]

Its at its minimum setting. I think it must be faulty. Ive taken it out completly tonight too see what the tanks temp is without a heater in it. Would this temp kill off the cycle?

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[NYgiantsRP]

It shouldn't, I have had mine up to 90 for treating the ich for a week or two and nothing bad happen. What's the temp of the room the tank is in?

 

[new tank]

Not sure to be honest but will have to check tomorrow as not at home tonight. Havent done a water change yet so may try that then test the water as long as the water temp is lower. Is it better to do a test before or after a water change?

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[NYgiantsRP]

Before, give you more info on your water chemistry. Testing after a water change is going to be diluted.

 

[trickshot3102]

The higher temp might help grow beneficial bacteria, they grow faster when its warmer.

 

[new tank]

Right, i got home, tank still cloudy. Have done my own tests using 'mini master kit' and these are the results
Amonia=0
Nitrite=0.1or maybe 0.3
Nitrate=5 or maybe 10
PH=7.5 or maybe 8

First time doing tests but did them thoroughly.

Very pleased!!!!!! Have done a 30% water change too for yhe first time and tank does look clearer although no way crystal yet. Have put water conditioner in with change plus the little bit of what i had left of the biological enhancer. Hope this wont spike the ammonia levels now as all was looking good.

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