WisChris
Aquarium Advice Regular
Trying to cycle my planted tank (Echinodorus spp., A. reineckii, Micro Sword, Mayaca, Pennywort, Dwarf sag & Cabomba to start with). Have EcoComplete & CO2 (had problem, returned & waiting for new system…dosing Florin Axis in the meantime). My LFS suggested cycling my tank w/bloodfin tetras, since none of my permanent occupants are hardy. So I'm 7 days into this, nothing happening yet, starting to ponder bacteria in a bottle. Ammonia has been stuck at 0.25 for the duration, and no nitrite or nitrate to speak of (using API Master). Did a 25-30% water change @ day 6.
Should I remain patient, or is bacteria in a bottle (Dr. Tim's, etc.) worth it?
Thanks
Should I remain patient, or is bacteria in a bottle (Dr. Tim's, etc.) worth it?
Thanks