Recent content by Sapphira

Just a quick update. I am still getting zero ammonia, nitrites and nitrates in my tank. About three days ago, I added 5 Otocinclus and 3 Angelicus loaches. I had a tiny spike, not even to the .25 level of ammonia, and it went back to normal the next day. All fishies are eating and acting...

The other two tanks are my daughters and they are not fully cycled yet either. They were setup before mine using Hagen Cycle only and they are still showing high levels of Nitrites with 5ppm of Nitrates. They are also smaller tanks, a 5 gallon and a 29. Update: I tested my tank again this...

Thank you for your replies. I am using the API Freshwater Master Test Kit. I know the kit works fine because we have two other tanks in the house. Do I need to do daily water changes even if I test at zero or just if the levels rise? I know I need to do weekly ones. I don't have a problem...

I'm a little confused. I have kept aquariums in the past but it has been several years. Recently, I caught the bug again and setup a 40 gallon breeder. The setup is as follows: Fluval 206 canister with an Aquaclear sponge over the intake as a DIY pre-filter. Temp is at 78. Ph is 7.4. It...