Hi all, newbie here with a cycling question

[CanadianSherry]

Hi everyone,

I'm in the process of cycling a 5.5 gallon for my lone betta.

I'm currently on day 11 and still have no change/drop in ammonia levels. When can I expect to see the magic starting to happen? Am I doing something wrong?

Ammonia: ~4.0ppm
pH: 7.5
Water Temp: 85 degrees
Both filter and air stone are running
Water was treated with Prime (2 drops per 4L) and aquarium salt (1/2 tsp per 4L)

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[Cecibella123]

I doubt you're doing anything wrong. Cycling can take up to a month, even more sometimes. Keep checking. One day it will just suddenly start dropping. Takes time for the bacteria to develop.

 

[Fresh2o]

Why the salt? Not sure if it's necessary.
If you can get a hold of some established media you could cut cycling down to a week or so.


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