Rangerbob86
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I just got a new 20 gallon tank. Installed filter and heater, and filled it up with tap water. It has a few fake decorations and plants in it. I also put half a cap of Prime in it for the chlorine. It is currently at 76-78 degrees. I've let the filter run and let it sit without touching it for about 48 hours. Just got my API master test kit and heres what it said:
pH - 8.0
Ammonia - 0 ppm
Nitrite - 5.0 ppm
Nitrate - 0 ppm
I'm not sure why the nitrite level is so high since I didn't do anything to begin the cycling. Is this normal? Should I begin with the partial water changes at this point? Thanks for any help!
pH - 8.0
Ammonia - 0 ppm
Nitrite - 5.0 ppm
Nitrate - 0 ppm
I'm not sure why the nitrite level is so high since I didn't do anything to begin the cycling. Is this normal? Should I begin with the partial water changes at this point? Thanks for any help!