Hi, was wondering if some experienced people on here could help tell me if we're going in the right direction please? It's our first time setting up a freshwater aquarium, and unsure if the results we're getting are ok. It may just be that I need a big water change, or just more patience. Thanks for any advice!
Here are the last few results of the water tests:
Ammonia: 2ppm, 1ppm, 0.5ppm, 0.25ppm, 1ppm, 0.25ppm (can't seem to reach zero)
Nitrite:5ppm, 3ppm, 5ppm, 0.1ppm, 2.0ppm, 3.0ppm (why are these rising again after nearly hitting zero?)
Nitrate: 5ppm, 55ppm, 80ppm. (needs a water change to bring down?)
Current pH: 6.0 (should I raise this? how?)
Current temp: 82degrees (will lower a little when we add fish)
Bubble mode on filter.
64litres tank with FLuval U2 filter, led strip light on 10hrs a day, and some plants rooted in aquarium nutrient substrate. (no fish yet) Water and plants added around 4 weeks ago, been testing for past 3 weeks.
Thank you for any insights!
Hannah
Here are the last few results of the water tests:
Ammonia: 2ppm, 1ppm, 0.5ppm, 0.25ppm, 1ppm, 0.25ppm (can't seem to reach zero)
Nitrite:5ppm, 3ppm, 5ppm, 0.1ppm, 2.0ppm, 3.0ppm (why are these rising again after nearly hitting zero?)
Nitrate: 5ppm, 55ppm, 80ppm. (needs a water change to bring down?)
Current pH: 6.0 (should I raise this? how?)
Current temp: 82degrees (will lower a little when we add fish)
Bubble mode on filter.
64litres tank with FLuval U2 filter, led strip light on 10hrs a day, and some plants rooted in aquarium nutrient substrate. (no fish yet) Water and plants added around 4 weeks ago, been testing for past 3 weeks.
Thank you for any insights!
Hannah