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Once you have a nitrite spike how long does it usually take for your cycle to complete and start turning those trites to trates?

Just curious, if you tank is overstocked what would your water test results look like from day to day? Another words, if your tank is cycled and your results are good consistantly then you add one more fish over stocking the recommended capacity what would your water tests look like in an...

Just wanted to check and make sure this is normal ... Did a water test again this morning before work and all my readings are steady on the rise. In fact the highest I've seen since my tank has been running. Amm- .50ppm Nitrites 2.0 Nitrates 20 I did a 50% water change and dosed with prime...

Any suggestions?

How long do mini cycles usually last? Checked my water again last night, still got amm and nitrites. Did another water change and dosed with prime again.

Any thoughts?

Update*** After listening to everyone on here as well as my LFS I felt pretty good about not losing my cycle. I monitored my water for several days straight with no changes. Last time I checked my water was two days ago. Everything was still where it should be. Then out of no where I come...

***Update*** After listening to everyone on here as well as my LFS I felt pretty good about not losing my cycle. I monitored my water for several days straight with no changes. Last time I checked my water was two days ago. Everything was still where it should be. Then out of no where I come...

So I was doing some research on here recently and seen some info on how to upgrade my filter system to be more efficient and more economical in the long run. The tank and filter in concern is a recent 5.5 gallon setup that's been up and running for 6 weeks. I have two guppies and two RCS in the...

So I was doing some research on here recently and seen some info on how to upgrade my filter system to be more efficient and more economical in the long run. The tank and filter in concern is a recent 5.5 gallon setup that's been up and running for 6 weeks. I have two guppies and two RCS in the...

Just wanted to hear everyone's tips on how to clean gravel in a freshwater tank. I'm all ears!

It is def a female but when it comes to females you need to keep atleast three in a group to keep the fighting down. They will still have a pecking order no matter what.

It is very hard to tell when the fins are in a relaxed position. Put a mirror in front of him and take another pic and it will be easier to help you out.

Water changes won't hurt your cycle over all but it does slow your cycle process down so only do them if your parameters get really high. I def recommend using the prime right away. It won't hurt your cycle but will def help your fish get through the cycle period. It's a great product and a must...

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Looking for some expert input here bc I'm alittle baffled on this one on where my cycle is at exactly. My amm has been inbetween .25 - .50ppm everyday for the past week or so. My nitrites continue to remain at 0 and my nitrates have been on the rise from 5ppm up to 10-20ppm during that time. I...

Fish in cycle ... Tank has been running for close to a month. Current stock 2 guppies and a ghost shrimp.

Water changes are good if your toxic levels get to high but if they are ok I wouldn't do them. While water changes surely don't hurt a cycle process they do slow them down a good bit.

What are your Nitrates at right now? Unless they are extremely high you def don't need to do a 90% water change or add anymore ammonia if you are putting in fish. The reason of cycling a tank is to not only establish a bacteria colony but to get your water right and have it stay right with...

No need to panic, while " fishless " cycles are very popular these days, " fish in cycles " have been in play since the beginning of fish keeping. If done responsibly you shouldn't lose any fish. It sounds like you already have a test kit so you are off in the right direction already. With a...

Monitor your water everyday, if the ammonia gets over .25ppm-.5ppm do a water change. Only do water changes when necessary, every time you do a water change it slows down your cycling process. Alittle bit of ammonia is ok while cycling as the bacteria you are trying to develop needs ammonia to...

The white betta in the small pic up top is a halfmoon. The green with clear fins in the top right is a half moon plakat ( smaller tail fin ) Their is no way of knowing what kind the link betta is without seeing his fins flared out.

Tested again tonight when I got home Amm - less than .25ppm Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 20ppm What do you think now?

Ok, I need to give an update to better help y'all out. I took the guppy out 4-5 days ago bc he acted to lethargic for me so I took him back to the store. Meanwhile, I picked up a product called Fritz Zyme Super 700 from my lfs, this is a cycling bacteria that is professional grade. It will cycle...

Anyone?