Hi everyone,
I just bought my very first fish tank. It is a 20 Gallon tank with bio mecanical filter(activated carbon). I have a heather and an air pump with 2 bubble stones for aeration.
I still haven't bought any fish yet. The tank has been set up for a week now. I used Aqua + for the chlorine and chloramine. I also put in the stuff called Cycle.
Today i tested my water and i have no ammonia and no nitrate. Only some Nitrate (6).
Am i doing something wrong ?
How about adding some ammonia ? How much should i use for a 20 gallon tank ?
I find a lot of places where cycling is discussed but never do i see a clear explanation about how to go about doing this. Can you help ?
Thanks
Chipie
I just bought my very first fish tank. It is a 20 Gallon tank with bio mecanical filter(activated carbon). I have a heather and an air pump with 2 bubble stones for aeration.
I still haven't bought any fish yet. The tank has been set up for a week now. I used Aqua + for the chlorine and chloramine. I also put in the stuff called Cycle.
Today i tested my water and i have no ammonia and no nitrate. Only some Nitrate (6).
Am i doing something wrong ?
How about adding some ammonia ? How much should i use for a 20 gallon tank ?
I find a lot of places where cycling is discussed but never do i see a clear explanation about how to go about doing this. Can you help ?
Thanks
Chipie