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Not going anywhere still *sigh* 3 weeks into cycling! joys

Thats really neat Bluesky! I'm getting there! lol I'm excited to check my ammonia/nitrites tomorrow! Hopefully it's at 0 since today it dropped to 1ppm. Then at least I know I'm on the right path. Just thinking ahead here. Say my ammonia is 0 tomorrow, what is the next step? Should I be...

Hi Bluesky, how long did it take you overall? And how many gallons do you have? Also, did you use any bacteria additives or just seeding material etc. from scratch? I'm really excited for you! Hope mines get rolling soon. I did a 75% water change yesterday, conditioned and boosted the ammonia...

Hi Delapool! To answer your question, no I never saw a Nitrite increase. Just Nitrate. I didn't change anything, I just tested daily. My guess is, the CYCLE product I added, which is supposed to remove Ammonia and Nitrite to allow "instant" fish addition. So I think as soon as the CYCLE wore...

Oh I see, we have nice tasting tap water, it is neutral and safe to drink as is from the tap. :)

About the heavy metals, I have actually never tested this nor know how? I have the API Master Test Kit for Freshwater. It tests low pH, high pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate only. What would I use to test heavy metals?

Thank you both for your responces! Yes I did test my tap water, it does not contain Nitrites or Nitrates, I have a theory though. Initially I added CYCLE, and the ammonia was dropping from 4ppm to 2ppm in the first 2-3 days. So my thoughts are, the short acting CYCLE did that, because after that...

Hi Bluesky! Thank you for the information! I must say I do feel a little relieve that I am on the same path you followed and am having the same issues. If you don't mind me asking, what is the make/brand of your new biorings? I am using FLUVAL BIOMAX I hope they're ok? I really didn't know much...

Should I get more gross filter sponge media from my pet store? To add more seeding material? Is my pH maybe too high? Ahh!!!! :( :( :confused: :confused: :( :banghead: :banghead: :hide: :nono:

June 15 Update: Nothings changed! Ammonia still 2ppm Nitrites still 0ppm Nitrates still 5ppm I started this on June 2nd :( Did I ruin my cycle? What should I do? Should I do a major water change, like 75% and start over? Help!!!:(

So does anyone else have any comments in regards to wether or not CYCLE is hurting my process? Help!

So I found pH Down, unfortunately the only one available comes without phosphates :(

Thank you for the link! While it certainly helped me further my understanding with the different bacterias and how they flourish I still have some uncertainty in wether or not adding CYCLE has affected my process. I am going to purchase some pH down to add the necessary phosphates to the water...

Hi Barliman! Thanks for your responce, so yeah I don't know about the CYCLE I'm thinking it was a mistake I made, not being informed, and will no longer be using it. I'm just afraid that that is the cause behind my cycle stalling or not working at all. Since the CYCLE product is supposed to get...

Hi All, So I'm new to the forum, but I have been doing a lot of research to learn how to start/cycle my tank, I found Eco23s "The (almost) Complete Guide and FAQ to Fishless Cycling" and have been following it to guide me in cycling my 50gal Tank. I have not detected any Nitrite, Nitrate...