lbirath001
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You might have done something wrong, because you should already be seeing some nitrites by now.
Knowing me... Probably. Just tryn to learn
You might have done something wrong, because you should already be seeing some nitrites by now.
To add to this, ammonia is less toxic then nitrites. Keeping ammonia at 1ppm is less dangerous then nitrate at 1ppmWell it's not cycled! Read this article and follow it's directions.... I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?! - Aquarium Advice
Cycling doesn't happen over night and you have to do daily tank readings and big enough water changes to keep your ammonia and nitrite at .25 or lower. Even if it means doing huge WC's daily. Those ammonia levels are harming the fish.
To add to this, ammonia is less toxic then nitrites. Keeping ammonia at 1ppm is less dangerous then nitrate at 1ppm
You might have done something wrong, because you should already be seeing some nitrites by now.
That might have destabilized it a bit but most of the BB is in the filter media.I figured it out. I changed the substrate. I had gravel and I changed it to sand.
That might have destabilized it a bit but most of the BB is in the filter media.
That might have destabilized it a bit but most of the BB is in the filter media.
Did you test your tap water first? That's very important to determine a base line.
Did you test your tap water first? That's very important to determine a base line.
Here is a tap water test... What do you think?
The PH is a bit high, as well as the ammonia. I think you should look and invest into water treating systems, in case no one else has something as practical.
What type of water treating system?
Looks good. Let's see if the Ammonia will drop anytime soon. You might see nitrite or nitrate spikes when the time is right.
My test after a 50% water change
Ph 7.6
Ammonia .25
Nitrite .15
Nitrate 5.0
No good......