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    No more ammonia! Next phase?

    My tank now goes to 0PPM Ammonia within 24 hours - hooray! My next question is what happens with high Nitrites + Nitrates? I'll attach a pictures of my test kit tubes. Nitrites: 2PPM Nitrates: 40PPM My understanding is that the Nitrites are still high, but that the NitrAtes are also toxic at...
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    Ammonia/Nitrite/Nitrate levels at a standstill + Algae Management

    Hi! My Ammonia/Nitrite/Nitrate levels have been at a plateau for the last three days and the tank has started to build up algae. I'm not sure whether I should be doing something to support it or let it do its thing. I'll attach some photos. Metrics: https://ibb.co/XjLd898...
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    55 Gal Fish less Ammonia cycling - Starting to see changes

    Hi! I am currently in the process of cycling a new 55 gallon tank. I currently have plant substrate, sand, rocks, driftwood, and a variety of plants in the tank as it cycles (which are thriving). For reference: Today is day 5 of the process. Day 1: 4PPM Ammonia Day 2: 4PPM Ammonia Day 3: 4PPM...
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    New 55 Gallon Tank - Deciding btw fish-in vs fishless cycling.

    We set up a new 55 gallon tank yesterday. The water is dechlorinated and has been "cycling" (I don't know what other word to use here) since yesterday, so just about 30 hours at this point. I've familiarized myself with the two methods of cycling and having a hard time deciding between the two...
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    Getting Started With New 55 Gallon Aquarium

    Hi! With our current tank dilemmas, we are going to be starting the cycling on a new 55 gallon tank. I guess I'm wondering what best practices are for freshwater tank in terms of substrate that is fish and plant friendly, as I know some fish struggle with sand and there might be an ideal base...
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    Ammonia Level Stabilization

    Hi! New here. My ammonia levels have consistently been at about the 3.0 mark on the API test strips and I cannot get it down. I've tried 50% water changes, 30% water changes, and 10% water changes several times in a week. The level stays the same. I have had a few fish die, which is where my...
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    New and Ready to Learn!

    Hi! I'm relatively new to fish keeping and it's my new mindful activity. I've had a lot of fun and frustration through the process of setting up a tank and successfully cycling/keeping fish alive. I keep wanting to upgrade, but I have to remind myself that I need to be better versed at keeping...
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