New to AA

[Jaybird]

Hi, my name is Jason, and I have been an.....oops. That's a different AA

I'm a reborn newbie to this. I used to have an aquarium, but that was well over 15 years ago.

I've recently purchased a 30G upright to try to get back into things.

Right now I am trying my patience by fish-cycling the aquarium. It's better than it was, but it seems to be taking longer than I had remembered.

Once fully cycled, I would like to try to introduce some rams and see if I can get them to breed.

[rich311k]

Welcome to AA!!!

[Zagz]

Welcome to AA! The cycle can take a few weeks typically with fish, less with a fishless cycle.

[Jaybird]

Yeah, up until a little while ago I didn't even know that you could cycle the tank without fish. I had always done it with fish.

Right now, with some 10-30% water changes, I am keeping the ammonia down to no more than .5ppm (my test strips only show 0, .25, .5, 1, etc.). I don't want to do water changes until it reads less than .25, as the bacteria need some food. I should see them bringing it back to zero, not me.

So far, I have been astounded with the knowledge and experience on this forum.

[Melissamustang]

Welcome!!!!!!!