Hi, I have a 30 gal. new tank that I have been cycling for about a week and a half now. I have added a filter from a established fish tank and it seems to be cycling pretty well. right now my numbers are as following:
KH=7, GH=125.3, PH= 8.0, Ammonia=0.25, Nitrite=0 ppm, Nitrate= 0 ppm
Things in the tank:
CaribSea Eco-Complete substrate for freshwater planted aquariums
2 ceramic air stone diffusers
Several natural slate pieces ( found outside in Alaska, fully cleaned and soaked before adding, vinegar test done as well)
Tetra Whisper Power Filter 60
3 aquarium grade castles
I would like to get a lot of live plants and cardinal tetra's when the tank is fully cycled, I am wondering if my Ammonia level, PH level, and GH level will naturally lower when the tank is cycled or will I need to add something besides chemicals to lower these levels?
KH=7, GH=125.3, PH= 8.0, Ammonia=0.25, Nitrite=0 ppm, Nitrate= 0 ppm
Things in the tank:
CaribSea Eco-Complete substrate for freshwater planted aquariums
2 ceramic air stone diffusers
Several natural slate pieces ( found outside in Alaska, fully cleaned and soaked before adding, vinegar test done as well)
Tetra Whisper Power Filter 60
3 aquarium grade castles
I would like to get a lot of live plants and cardinal tetra's when the tank is fully cycled, I am wondering if my Ammonia level, PH level, and GH level will naturally lower when the tank is cycled or will I need to add something besides chemicals to lower these levels?