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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...

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!

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

Any ideas of why my water has a red tint to it and more importantly what do I need to do to clear it up! I have a pretty good idea of what has caused this to happen. On Friday, I stopped and bought a piece of mopa wood ( i think that's what is called ) to my tank. By mid day Saturday my tank has...

Anybody ever used this and what have your results been. I have been working on cycling my tank now for two weeks with the typical slow but steady results. I am fortunate enough to have a very very reputable and beautiful fish store near my house so I decided to drop by today just to see what...

Anybody ever used this and what have your results been. I have been working on cycling my tank now for two weeks with the typical slow but steady results. I am fortunate enough to have a very very reputable and beautiful fish store near my house so I decided to drop by today just to see what...

I have recently got my daughter a 5.5g tank for her room for Christmas. I have had several tanks through the years all larger but it's been a few years since I've had one up and running. I am looking for advice on what I need to do to properly cycle the tank. As you can imagine a 3 year old...