I've been cycling for about 4 weeks now and am using the API master test kit.
I have ammonia that keeps falling from 4ppm to 1ppm every 24hrs, and the nitrates are now building each day, but I have yet to actually see any nitrites, according to the test. it just stays the same light blue colour.
I have to assume the test is faulty, as the nitrates are obviously there and my tap water is nitrate free.
Should I buy another nitrite kit, or just assume all is well due to the presence of nitrates?
i was planning on dosing ammonia until my nitrates are off the charts, do a 50% water change, and then do a 24 hr ammo conversion test to ensure I can convert 4ppm to 0ppm in that time before doing one final WC and stocking the tank.
Any other suggestions for this situation?
I have ammonia that keeps falling from 4ppm to 1ppm every 24hrs, and the nitrates are now building each day, but I have yet to actually see any nitrites, according to the test. it just stays the same light blue colour.
I have to assume the test is faulty, as the nitrates are obviously there and my tap water is nitrate free.
Should I buy another nitrite kit, or just assume all is well due to the presence of nitrates?
i was planning on dosing ammonia until my nitrates are off the charts, do a 50% water change, and then do a 24 hr ammo conversion test to ensure I can convert 4ppm to 0ppm in that time before doing one final WC and stocking the tank.
Any other suggestions for this situation?