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The tank has been cycling for three weeks w/o fish. I am hoping that the tank will be ready for fish soon. But I have no Ammonia to add just yet. I'll look into the shrimp thing and see how that works. Any other suggestions? Please let me know, I'm totally new at this.

Here are the numbers I recorded using my water test kit. pH = 7.6 pH High Range = 8.2 NitrIte NO2 = 1.0 Nitrate NO3 = 40 Ammonia = 0 So, correct me if I’m wrong but based on these numbers I’m thinking I need to ADD ammonia. Does anyone know where to get 100% ammonia in Germany? Any other...

Thank you, this is ALL Great information. I've been reading like crazy, but I' still a little nervous about checking for nitrItes and nitrAtes. It seems like it’s taking a long time to grow the needed bacteria for the tank. I still need to get a heater and I haven’t done a PWC yet. So now...

I just purchased a 30gal tank. When do you need a heater? for salt water fish?

I just bought a 30gal (112L) tank. Filled it full of water, rocks and plants, it looks real nice. Then I went to the pet store with the kids to purchase some fish. I live in Germany so they won’t sell you fish unless you bring in a water sample. The guy takes the water sample and drips some...

New tank BLUES I just bought a 30gal (112L) tank. Filled it full of water, rocks and plants, it looks real nice. Then I went to the pet store with the kids to purchase some fish. I live in Germany so they won’t sell you fish unless you bring in a water sample. The guy takes the water sample...