Ktownmatt
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hi,
As an introduction, i had a couple of freshwater aquariums for a decade or so, and am back after a few years off... I used to have an account on this site, but for the life of me can't remember the username or which email address i used.
Anyway, 2 weeks ago i bought a 37G tank and am cycling it with a dozen Golden Danios. It has a handful of Java Ferns and Crypts, with a Fluval Stratum substrate.
I've been testing my ammonia and nitrites daily, and am consistently reading .25ppm Ammonia, and 0 Nitrite. I checked the guide, and am using the API Master Test kit properly.
I don't remember it taking this long to start creating Nitrities last time - is it normal? I've done a few 50% water changes, but am hesitant if i'm not giving the ammonia a chance to start the cycle. Perhaps the plants are absorbing the ammonia and slowing down the cycle? I don't want to add more cycling fish to create a larger bioload if that's not the issue.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance...
As an introduction, i had a couple of freshwater aquariums for a decade or so, and am back after a few years off... I used to have an account on this site, but for the life of me can't remember the username or which email address i used.
Anyway, 2 weeks ago i bought a 37G tank and am cycling it with a dozen Golden Danios. It has a handful of Java Ferns and Crypts, with a Fluval Stratum substrate.
I've been testing my ammonia and nitrites daily, and am consistently reading .25ppm Ammonia, and 0 Nitrite. I checked the guide, and am using the API Master Test kit properly.
I don't remember it taking this long to start creating Nitrities last time - is it normal? I've done a few 50% water changes, but am hesitant if i'm not giving the ammonia a chance to start the cycle. Perhaps the plants are absorbing the ammonia and slowing down the cycle? I don't want to add more cycling fish to create a larger bioload if that's not the issue.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance...