critter333294 said:
Well I tested my levels today and ammonia went down again, still no nitrites, didnt test nitrates though. But that's not why i'm posting here again. I tested my ph a few days ago and it was at 7. This was in broad daylight. I got that 6.5 reading at night. So i'm thinking......maybe it's been 7 all along(it was 7 today) and I just got a false reading from bad lighting. Do you think I should still add baking soda though?
No I would not add baking soda then. These color tests are so variable due to lighting you always need to check under the same conditions. I always go the a window to take my readings as most of our lights are yellow which will throw off the percieved color of the tube.
And umm, if ammonia went down, and you have no nitrItes, you umm...are probably finished the cycle....
Dose back to 2ppm ammonia and check again in 24hours. If no ammonia or nitrIte you are done!