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I'm not sure about the lumens of the light, there are no specifications about the LED lights on the aquarium kit. Sent from my XT1060 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Thanks for your response. Only one plant is in the pot, others are directly into the substrate. I thought planting directly into the substrate damaged the root and so planted one in the pot, even I removed the sponge that came with it and filled the pot with substrate before putting in. So I...

I converted my 20g aquarium into planted tank few months ago. I've eco-complete substrate layered with Petco black sand. Basic water parameters (Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate) are perfectly fine, however I'm not able to successfully grow plants. The leaves changes to pale yellow and eventually...

After about 40% WC daily for 5 days, Nitrate finally dropped to 20ppm. I've added 2 platties yesterday and they're happy so far :-) Planning to add couple more after 2 weeks, after carefully monitoring the water. Thanks again for all your inputs.

Thanks! i tested distilled water using my API test kit, and the ammonia reads zero, this confirms the test kit is fine. nitrate still reads about 60ppm after couple pwc. Should the Nitrate be brought down close to zero before adding the fish? or is there a safe limit? thanks

I was dosing the ammonia to about 2ppm on alternate days for the last 2 weeks, Nitrite gets to 0ppm pretty fast, however even after 24Hrs Ammonia doesn't get to zero Lastly I dosed the tank yesterday morning, and the readings are as follows after 24Hrs: Ammonia: 0.25 Nitrite: 0.0 Nitrate: 80...

Thanks for clarifying, that definitely makes sense. I'll not disturb the filter for now. Thanks!

No, I don't have plans to change the filter media.... I'm asking about the cartridge that goes before the media. Thanks!

I'm dosing ammonia to 1.0-1.5 ppm daily, and it drops to 0.25-0.5 ppm in 24 hrs. However, nitrite doesn't show any reading, it stays at zero! Does this mean, nitrite > nitrate bacterias have completely established? Also, do I need to change my filter cartridge after 30 days even during...

Eventhough many forums (except one) have stated that SafeStart does't work with fishless cycle, due to loosing patient with the cycling process, I added Tetra Safestart couple days ago....tested the parameters again today and nothing has changed!! so I jus' wasted some money.

Today's test results: Ammonia - 2ppm Nitrite - 0.0 PH - 8.2

- I'm using Aqueon water conditioner that came with my basic kit - I treated my water in less than 5 mins after adding to the tank - The PH was about 8.2 when tested last week, will test again today and post the results - I'M using tap water that's treated with chloramine. My tap water contains...

I'll follow the suggestions, and keep posting the results. Thanks!

I'm using API master kit to test the water. If I have to start over the cycling process again, where do I start? Change all of the water, clean the bio filter.... I don't want to make another mistake and get stuck with the cycling process forever. Thanks!

I’m new to aquarium hobby. I didn’t know about the nitrification process when I bought my 10G tank couple months ago. The LFS owner gave a pamphlet about the nitrification process and recommended to start the cycle with 2 feeder fish. First the fish were infected with fungus, and eventually died...

Thanks for your valid suggestion. I'll open a thread in the freshwater section. Thanks!

Ph is about 8.2,will that cause any issues? Anyhow I'll get the water tested from a local store. Thanks!

I'm using API master kit.

Hi, I’m new to aquarium hobby. When my son wanted to have a pet, I walked into a local pet store and bought a 10 gallon Aqueon basic kit, without knowing anything about nitrogen cycle. The pet store owner gave a pamphlet about the nitrification process and recommended to start the cycle with 2...