how to obtain the biggest bioload?

[Mr. Limpet]

I'm getting readings of .25 ammonia and lower. No nitrites or nitrates yet. It's been about a week and a half since I've started the cycle.

Keep up on PWC and test daily. Also leave your filter alone, build up there will help feed the bacteria IME.

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[rich6459]

Okay sounds good I'll be sure to do that, and keep you posted. Any tips on what percentage I should replace (water) everyday. And what does IME mean. Sorry I'm still new to all this fishy language.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Okay sounds good I'll be sure to do that, and keep you posted. Any tips on what percentage I should replace (water) everyday. And what does IME mean. Sorry I'm still new to all this fishy language.

IME = in my experience

As for how much, I prefer doing 25% x 2 (a
AM/PM), but it's up to you and what you think your tank/fish needs.

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[rich6459]

Well I'm doing one pwc a day that's around 50 percent. The pass two days my ammonia level has been below .25. So I thing that's getting the job done.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Well I'm doing one pwc a day that's around 50 percent. The pass two days my ammonia level has been below .25. So I thing that's getting the job done.

That sounds good. Did you read the "cycling with fish" info/thread (not sure if it's a stickie)? That's a good guide I hear.

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[rich6459]

No I didn't actually I'll be sure to look it up when no get on a computer. Anything yet I should be doing ya think?

 

[Mr. Limpet]

No I didn't actually I'll be sure to look it up when no get on a computer. Anything yet I should be doing ya think?

All I can say is keep a good balance between the ammo and critters so everything keeps moving forward, because if the cycle stalls I think you have to start over (but don't quote me).

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