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That'd be the guide I'm using (in conjunction with RJR's Fishless Cycling For Dummies. It's the easiest to understand, most step-by-step pair that I've found even if the timing isn't 100% applicable in my instance. The general overview is invaluable. Patience....not a virtue I have much of and...

Hi all - back with an update. I did end up grabbing a bottle of Fluval Biological Enhancer (no dice on finding established media) and applying that. And lo - it appears I have positive movement. My ammonia has dropped to 0, NI is maxed at 5 and NA was in the 10-20 range (API kit). pH still...

Thanks all! I'm just gonna stay the course, see if I can track down some cycled filter media and hope this thing shows signs of life soon as it seems to sound like I'm on the right track. For reference - is there a definitive way to know that your cycle has stalled (especially if it's never...

My nitrAtes are at 0 - I hadn't even bothered to test them until just now as I've been waiting on the nitrItes to show up. So I'm sitting at pH 7.6. Ammonia = 4ppm. NI = 0. NA = 0. Ammonia has been at that reading since 1st testing - 24 hrs after water conditioner added. I started testing for...

Hello all, First timer here who seems to be struggling. I've been attempting to fishless cycle a tank now going on a month --- I have seen no movement in ammonia dissipation (4ppm) and my NI are reading at 0 as well. I tried a partial water change (20% approx 1 week ago) to seemingly no effect...