So the last time I cycled a tank was 2002. The newfangled notion of using filter media was pretty novel. Ive always done a fish-in cycle.
I'm 48 hours into this cycle and seeing ZERO nitrite and ammonia. This seems extremely odd to me.
Set up is EcoComplete gravel, moderate to lightly planted, Aqueon QuietFlow 55/70 filter and 8 cherry barbs in a 50g bowfront.
The only thing Ive done different from the past is ask 3 LFSs for some filter media but all declined. Instead I bought a sword plant from petco and put the sponge from the plant into the filter.
I should be seeing some nitrite readings right? I'm a little worried my nitrite test kit is defective. Do plants/filter media jump the cycle that much or is the barbs alone not producing enough waste?
I'm 48 hours into this cycle and seeing ZERO nitrite and ammonia. This seems extremely odd to me.
Set up is EcoComplete gravel, moderate to lightly planted, Aqueon QuietFlow 55/70 filter and 8 cherry barbs in a 50g bowfront.
The only thing Ive done different from the past is ask 3 LFSs for some filter media but all declined. Instead I bought a sword plant from petco and put the sponge from the plant into the filter.
I should be seeing some nitrite readings right? I'm a little worried my nitrite test kit is defective. Do plants/filter media jump the cycle that much or is the barbs alone not producing enough waste?
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