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    Sudden nitrite spike?

    I've been doing a fish-in cycle since 1-20-13. Every 2-3 days I make a 40%-50% water change. Last weekend, I test my water on Saturday: 0ppm Ammonia, .50 Nitrite and 5.0 Nitrate. Sunday night I tested and it read 0ppm Ammonia, 0ppm Nitrite and 5.0 Nitrate. The past four days, it has read the...
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    Betta sorority stocking question?

    My sister-in-law has resolved to give me her 20g high tank that she is no longer using. I was thinking of starting a betta sorority! My question is, although I've been doing my research (planning on doing a fishless cycle and adding the females all at once) I'm not sure how many fish I can fit...
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    Quick question about levels when cycling?

    Currently have a fish in cycle since 1-20. I've been checking my levels daily and my ammonia is about. 25ppm, nitrite. 25ppm and nitrate approximately 5.0ppm. I have also been doing 45% water changes every three days to help prevent stress on my fish. Last night I tested my water and my ammonia...
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    Is my tank contaminated -- should I start over?

    Hi all, I am new to fish keeping! I bought a betta last Sunday. Unfortunately, I have determined he has fin rot. I did my research and realized that I need to cycle my 10 gallon tank and treat him for fin rot. I did as follows, today I bought a 2.5 QT tank with a heater and a filter and...
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