Recent content by fluffinmuffins

Definitely disappointing. I didn’t really want to go the full fish-in cycle route, but it looks like that’s where I’m at at this point.

0 ammonia for tap water. Tested again this morning just to be sure. I purchased a second sponge filter as sort of an experiment to see if it was something I did in the process, or the sponge filter itself not being fully cycled. Placed the sponge filter and dirty water in yesterday around...

My ph has been pretty consistent. When this sponge filter didn't initially give me any positive readings, I tested my ph to ensure I didn't kill off the bacteria somehow. Stays at 7.6 (both on high range ph test and regular ph test) at all times. His tank is fairly empty, aside from a sufficient...

I recently acquired a juvenile axolotl, and unfortunately didn't have the ability to cycle his tank prior to his arrival. I currently have a fish-in cycle going with him now. I was doing water changes twice a day to keep his ammonia levels down. Even with his small size, he is producing a lot of...