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Also...I may have access to some filter media from an established tank...should I consider that at this point, or is it too late in the process?

Quick update - I checked my numbers again this morning...nitrite went back up to 10 ppm. I did another 90% water change...down to 3(ish)ppm. It seems that the nitrite keeps spiking...is there any way to keep it at a somewhat readable level...or do I just keep doing PWC's? Will dosing...

Just tested my tap water pH - it's about 7.0

Oh, also, not sure if anyone read the part in the original post about the yellowish residue forming around the edges and on the airline tubing etc., Is this normal - should I clean it off, or leave it for now?

Ok, so I did like a 80% water change yesterday, and here are my results this morning: Nitrite - 4 ppm Nitrate - 10-15 ppm pH - 7.0-7.2 Ammonia - .25 ppm - I dosed up to 3 ppm yesterday Now that the Nitrite is readable, should I still do another PWC today, or just continue dosing ammonia and...

My aquarium water pH is about 7.4. I will do a partial water change and try testing the pH for the tap water tonight and post the results tomorrow. In the meantime, any more advice is appreciated! Thanks!

Thanks for the response. No I didn't have any established filter media. Just the Cycle product.

I have recently purchased a 5 gallon Fluval Chi for my desk at my office, in hopes of housing a beta or maybe a couple of guppies. After purchasing, I started reading about the importance of cycling your tank before adding fish. The kit came with Nutrafin Cycle and some water conditioner. I...