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That is exactly where my tank is in the cycle as well. My nitrites are off the chart, but my nitrates are below 5. Just as you said, I am waiting for them both to go off the charts! I will try the large water change to get the nitrites down. brendainnj, let me know how you do and if you get...

Ok great!! I have a lot of research to do!!

Ok, thanks!!

No, that is great advice!! Thanks! I am so excited that my fishless cycle almost complete!

Cichlids are out then, I will look into the mollies. Thx!

Thanks!! That's a great idea!

Thanks! I will definitely check that website out. I am doing a fishless cycle right now, so that should help.

To be honest, I don't really know. We are totally new to all this. But I would guess and say fish that are colorful would be nice. Some that swim together and towards the middle of the tank. I don't want fish that are going to spend all their time hiding or not swimming around much. He...

Hello, I have been doing a fishless cycle and I think (THINK) I am a little over half way through the cycle (Nitrites & Nitrates are growing FAST!) and I am beginning to think about our first fish!! I have NO idea where to even begin. We have 20 gal tank in my son's room. He is 8, so I want...

Thanks guys!!!

Asking all those much more experienced than me, what is the best brand of water conditioner? I am currently using Tetra AquaSafe Plus. I have no idea if it is good or not. Thanks!

Hello, I am about 3 weeks into my fishless cycle. Everything has been going pretty well. I had to add some water to my take because it had lowered about 5 gallons. I keep the light off, but I had turned it on to get a good look at the water and I noticed a white-ish/ clear film on one of the...

Thanks!

Thanks, I will do that today!

Hi, I have been doing a fishless cycle for about 2 weeks. Everything appears to be going well. My first round of ammonia lowered to around 1 ppm and then I added more ammonia up to 4 ppm, no nitrites yet. One thing I have noticed is that my water level is slowly lowering. I am sure it is...