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Hello anwatts :) hope you’ve been having a great weekend! I have been using the API freshwater kit. Thanks for making sure I have that. If things continue to go really well for the next week I might consider adding something else. What are your thoughts on Apistogramma Cacatuoides? I never...

Update after separating the plants last night. There is now more space around the stem plants so the fish like swimming in between. It looks more natural.: Is there any chance that with all the plants (plus the ones growing out the top), the waste from the fish is being taken care of? Or is...

Hello! Thanks for asking Goatnad :) Unfortunately (fortunately?) I still have 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, 0 nitrates. I'm kind of concerned that I haven't even begun to cycle yet (0 nitrates). I think I'll take some water to the shop on Saturday and have them test it to compare with my results...

I thought I'd give a quick update for those interested: About 27hrs since I removed my ammonia reducer pad and the addition of Prime: still 0 ammonia (using deionized water as a control), 0 nitrites. I will, of course, test again tomorrow morning. Regards, Sligui

As promised: This is the tank before the fish and before the two temple plants: Day 11: Side view of pothos and philodendron: Let me know your thoughts!

As promised: This is the tank before the fish and before the two temple plants. Day 11: Side view of pothos and philodendron: Let me know your thoughts!

Yes, that's what I was thinking and why I decided to remove the "ammonia reducer ". Unfortunate that it came with the filter and I started things up without knowing better.... I hope that, should ammonia and nitrite start to climb the prime with water changes should be safe enough for my...

Hello and thanks for taking the time to read all of that! Really appreciate the positive feedback. Goodpoint on waiting 24hrs for the ammonia test after prime. I'll be doing that from now on. I'll be sure to post a picture or two when I get home from work tonight, as well as an update on the...

Hello everyone, Happy to join this community :) I was hoping I could get some advice/input on where I currently stand in terms of the cycling process of my first fish tank (35 gallon long). I thought it would be helpful to give as much information as possible, as I have been spending time...