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pH is running 8.0. That is lower than the normal 8.2. But I have an unusual substrate (decorative gravel) so I'm not sure how that may have affected the pH.

Day 22 Ammo 0 NitrIte 0 NitrAte 80 Made a cpl changes from yesterday. Dropped the ammo dose to 1 ppm, took out the java moss (just didn't care for it), and lowered the temp from 80 to 76f and it cycled. Well I'm at least confident it's cycled. Gonna add 4 ammo tonight see if it converts then...

Yeah. Using the API kit. I know I'm doing the test correct cuz I get different results from my 10 gal (usually between 20 & 40). As I haven't got my water changer yet, let's give it a little bit longer to convert.

Day 21: Ok Eco here are the numbers. Tell me what ya think. Ammo 0-.5 successfully converting 4 pmm every 24 hrs NO2. Off the charts. Will upload a pic but it's purple with a good bit of red. NO3 5.0 ppm. This same amount that is in my tap water. I'm personally thinking that toning down...

Day 20: Ammo 0 Nitrites ??? Off the charts. Should I reduce my ammo input or stop all together till the no2 is readable?

Yeah I used a bit from my 10 gal. And thanks we're excited about the baby.

Day 15: Ammo 0 NitrItes 2.0 NitrAtes 5.0 Just for the heck of it pH 8.2

Day 12: Ammo 0.25 NO2. 5.0 NO3 5 ppm Just waiting for the NO2 to drop off. Hopefully it will happen before my wife and I find out what gender our baby is. (2 weeks)

If you've got room in the filter, then that's a good idea. And make sure when you rinse your filters you use your old tank water to do it. Tap water will kill the bb living in there.

Sounds like you are on the right track. I would advise against replacing the filter media at all, unless it's falling apart. I've had my tank up for about 3 months now and I haven't changed the media yet. Keeping your toxicity levels low is probably one of the most important things you can do...

Day 11: Ammo 0.25 NO2 5.0 Dosed ammo back up to 4.0 Please say a prayer for the 2900+ families that lost loved ones on the anniversary of this tragic day 10 years ago.

Ok I've negligent in posting. I been busy. Today is the first day I've had anything to report. Fir the previous 5 days my ammo kept dropping slowly and I kept dosing back up to 4 ppm. I tested on Thursday and my ammo had gotten down to 1 so again back up to 4 ppm. I tested today and my ammo was...

Day 4: Ammo 4.0

Day 3: Ammo 4.0

I just finished a fish in cycle. It takes a lot of work and dedication to complete. You will probably lose more fish regardless. Ammonia poisoning isn't always curable. But by following the fish in cycle guide to the letter you can minimize any losses. If you check out my profile you should be...

Have a 48" (24"x2) T-12 light fixture. The left ballast is bad. Money is too tight for a new fixture. Does anyone have any ideas to get whole tank lit till I can replace the fixture?

Day 2: Ammo 2.0 Dosed back up to 4.0ppm. I'll start testing for NO2 when the ammo starts dropping faster.

I actually got the liquid. I had to take my kids home to green bay and was able to find an Ace there and there it was on the shelf. Lol. I got a full gallon cuz 700 miles is a long way to go for ammonia lol.

Day 1 Ammo 4.0 All that is this tank is a bubble curtain, heater, filter, and gravel. I moved over some seeded filter material so let's see how long this takes. :)

So I was looking for a gravel solution that was gonna be the least expensive possible solution. I came up with the idea of going to my local landscaping company and checking out the decorative gravel. I found, to my delight, some medium sized river rock gravel. According to the guy there they...

Wow. This piece is like 3.5 feet long boiling it is not gonna be an option lol. I can't tell what kind of wood it is. My guess is cedar. It has a white outer wood with a red wood in the middle.

Ok. This weekend I had to take my kids to Green Bay, WI For them to go back to their mom. While there, I decided to go to the bay and locate some driftwood. I grabbed a couple of nice well worn pieces and brought them home. My question is how long will it take them to get waterlogged and sink...

you could do dinner on the fish food too... im sure it would be nasty, but still edible :) Are 2 raw shrimp going to be enough for 55 gal? and how long will decomp take for the shrimp to start producing ammonia?

Ok. I am almost ready to start my 55 gal setup. I need an ammonia source. NO ONE in my area carries it, not even ACE. It may be because it is used in my area to cut meth. So I looked online and ACE had to order if I wanted 6 gallons!!! so that's a no go. I know I can use food to do it but I want...

Ok she finished laying her eggs last night. Anyone know how long it takes for them to hatch?