AnotherUser
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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Hello. I'm new to the forums, but have seen many topics and discussions about cycling. Currently the cycling of my tank is having issues so I'm just going to give you my specs.
-FW
-36 Gallon Tank with Heater and HOB filter
-Water Temperature is 76-77 degrees
-Fish added 22 days ago
-Fish-in cycle (I know some people are more inclined to fishless, but I didn't know about it when I started)
-Added 3 Platies the first week
-Added 3 Black Skirt Tetras the second week
-Ammonia has peaked to .5 but since then, which was about first 9 days, it has stayed level
-No Nitrites/Nitrates
-Ammonia has been about 0-.25 and staying stable
-Testing with API Master Liquid Test Kit
-Do know about issues with testing nitrates, have tested properly
My concerns are that the ammonia levels are staying the same level at .25 and a little lower and that I haven't seen nitrites or nitrates. Three weeks seems long to wait for the nitrites to show up. Feedback on whats going on.
-FW
-36 Gallon Tank with Heater and HOB filter
-Water Temperature is 76-77 degrees
-Fish added 22 days ago
-Fish-in cycle (I know some people are more inclined to fishless, but I didn't know about it when I started)
-Added 3 Platies the first week
-Added 3 Black Skirt Tetras the second week
-Ammonia has peaked to .5 but since then, which was about first 9 days, it has stayed level
-No Nitrites/Nitrates
-Ammonia has been about 0-.25 and staying stable
-Testing with API Master Liquid Test Kit
-Do know about issues with testing nitrates, have tested properly
My concerns are that the ammonia levels are staying the same level at .25 and a little lower and that I haven't seen nitrites or nitrates. Three weeks seems long to wait for the nitrites to show up. Feedback on whats going on.