Water testing...

[Ochana25]

Hey guys so just testing my water here's my results how they look pH is 7.6 ammonia is 0 nitrite is . 25 and nitrate looks like 5.0

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[Ochana25]

Ohh and I have parrot, severum, jack Dempsey, firemouth and pleco

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[SonicsDC25]

I'd suggest a PWC of about 50% to get that nitrite and nitrate down ASAP since you have fish in the tank. Then buy some Seachem Stability and Prime and use the appropriate dosage to get more BB to help you cycle faster.

 

[Ochana25]

Tanks been running for almost a year should be cycled already

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[SonicsDC25]

What kind of filtration are you running and what sized tank? Nitrite shouldn't be showing for the most part if it's already been that long

 

[Ochana25]

I'm running a external canister 175 gallon and 2 top filters aqua clear 70 gallon each

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[Ochana25]

I'm gonna do water change this weekend and really test it maybe didn't test it properly cause the fish look perfect and very active

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[SonicsDC25]

Yeah, if your aquarium's light is white, then maybe shut off all the lights in the room and put the tubes next to it. Should give clearer color readings since it won't be affected by the usual yellow bulbs.

 

[Ochana25]

Ahhhh OK lol thanks will do that

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