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They simply came into that conclusion after I reported my water parameters, they never tested it. But in regards to my question of tracking the ammonia, what do you suggest?

Thank you for the swift reply. I plan to have one betta fish living in my tank. My pH is 7.2 but I am unable to test for water hardness. Is the aquarium salt a necessity? I'm a little hesitant on buying more aquarium products since One & Only had already discouraged me. In the meantime, do I...

On day 27, I was advised by Dr Tim to do a near-to-complete water change and dose the tank with 1.0 ppm ammonia. I am now on day 31 and my parameters are: ammonia: 1.0 ppm nitrite: 0 ppm nitrate: slightly above 0 ppm but less than 5 ppm. He told me that my water is soft and has little to no...

Thank you for the reply Aiken. I recorded my nitrate levels 4 days ago (day 17) and they were at 5.0ppm. I haven't put any ammonia since day 6 indeed. My ammonia never dropped less than 4.0ppm until today (day 22). Since ammonia was at 2.0ppm today, I tried to bring it up to 4.0ppm by dosing...

Hello! I started fishless cycling my first aquarium 3 weeks ago. I have a 10-gallon TopFin tank with TopFin gravel. I have used API Stress Coat as a dechlorinator, Dr. Tim's Ammonium Chloride as an ammonia source, and Dr Tim's One & Only Freshwater as a beneficial bacteria starter. I also have...