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    Old filter cartridge?

    Ok, so I have the Marineland Penguin 100 filter that has a mini-bio wheel. I just changed the filter cartridge yesterday. I have the old cartridge in a stocking hanging in the tank on the side. I wasn't sure if the biowheel had enough bacteria to compensate for the filter change, and was worried...
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    Fishless cycling- high nitrites and nitrates?

    Ok, so I started the fishless cycle on Jan. 5th, and have been adding a teaspoon of fish food once every week. I've been testing the water periodically, with only small changes in ammonia (from 0 to 0.25 to .50 ppm). Today, the water read 0.25 ammonia, 2-5.0 nitrite (not sure exactly because the...
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    Fishless cycling?

    Forgot to mention, I haven't added any food since 1/19 because I wasn't sure if it was going to stall/throw off the cycle.
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    Fishless cycling?

    Ok, so I have a 10 gal plantless tank and I've been doing a fishless cycle with fish food. The cycle is taking a little longer than it should have because I didn't add enough fish food in the beginning (I think). Here's where I am so far: 1/6- added 1/2 tsp of fish food, 0 amm, 0 nitrite...
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