NewFish1
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello,
My 28 gallon, non planted, freshwater aquarium has been setup since mid November 2011. My problem is that is doesn't seem to be cycling.
My readings are: Ammonia: 8.0+, pH:7.6, Nitrites: about 0.05 and the Nitrates at about zero or a little above.
I currently have only 3 Zebra Danio's in the tank and have been adding API's Ammono-Lock to the water until the PetsMart associate told me about Prime. I know that after adding either of these two chemicals (never at the same time though!) the ammonia will still read high but the Prime should neutralize it, correct?
Is my tank taking an unusually LONG time to cycle. I should add that my water is crystal clear and the three Danio's appear very healthy!!!
Thanks so very much- I'm getting anxious to add some fish!
My 28 gallon, non planted, freshwater aquarium has been setup since mid November 2011. My problem is that is doesn't seem to be cycling.
My readings are: Ammonia: 8.0+, pH:7.6, Nitrites: about 0.05 and the Nitrates at about zero or a little above.
I currently have only 3 Zebra Danio's in the tank and have been adding API's Ammono-Lock to the water until the PetsMart associate told me about Prime. I know that after adding either of these two chemicals (never at the same time though!) the ammonia will still read high but the Prime should neutralize it, correct?
Is my tank taking an unusually LONG time to cycle. I should add that my water is crystal clear and the three Danio's appear very healthy!!!
Thanks so very much- I'm getting anxious to add some fish!