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    Another question about the fishless nitrogen cycle

    Just checked the pH and got 8.1, does that seem a little high? This is only day 6. Ammonia was 2.0ppm, and I checked Nitrite just for grins and got 0ppm. Also checked the water out of the tap for reference and it was 7.5 to 7.6 pH.
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    Fishless Cycle - What's Wrong?

    Are either of these the guide that you originally found? Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle and Fishless Cycling - Pets Keepers Guide http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f15/the-almost-complete-guide-and-faq-to-fishless-cycling-148283.html I'm on day 6 of my nitrogen cycle. I have the Dr. Tims...
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    Another question about the fishless nitrogen cycle

    I have 3 plants in my tank. I bought all 3 at a local Petco, and 2 of them were in a little plastic tube that were located on an end cap. They come packed with the roots in some sort of water/gel stuff that is rinsed prior to planting in your tank. One is an anubias and the other a java fern...
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    Another question about the fishless nitrogen cycle

    How long after you add your first dose of ammonia do you wait before testing concentration? Is it minutes, or hours? I have a brand new 30 gal show tank that I'm going to start cycling. Thanks in advance, Steve
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