MarioMarimo
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hi all,
I know that the break down order goes ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, then nitrogen.
But what I want to know is: Which one is better to test for, especially in a new/cycling tank? Or should I test for both ammonia and nitrates?
I currently have a nitrate test kit (NO3-) and the Ammonia Alert stick-on thingy in the two tanks that I am cycling.
Also, any advice on naturally lowering the pH of the tap water that I am using?
I know that the break down order goes ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, then nitrogen.
But what I want to know is: Which one is better to test for, especially in a new/cycling tank? Or should I test for both ammonia and nitrates?
I currently have a nitrate test kit (NO3-) and the Ammonia Alert stick-on thingy in the two tanks that I am cycling.
Also, any advice on naturally lowering the pH of the tap water that I am using?