Hello everyone,
I am new to this hobby.
I have 40gallons. It's on 6th week of cycling.
Every time(3 times) I add 2ppm ammonia, next 24hrs it went to 0.
Nitrites have been above 2ppm for 2 weeks. Nitrates been "red" over a week or so. I did WC 3 times(about 90%, 40%, 40%). After every time, nitrites dropped little bit then went back above 2ppm.
Is this normal for this phase? I've read some posts in here. Some experienced 3-5weeks during this phase. Others say too high nitrites may stall cycle. How do I know if my cycling is stalled?
Also do I need to add ammonia every day or every other day? I haven't done that. I only dosed 3 times for last 3 weeks.
Thank you
I am new to this hobby.
I have 40gallons. It's on 6th week of cycling.
Every time(3 times) I add 2ppm ammonia, next 24hrs it went to 0.
Nitrites have been above 2ppm for 2 weeks. Nitrates been "red" over a week or so. I did WC 3 times(about 90%, 40%, 40%). After every time, nitrites dropped little bit then went back above 2ppm.
Is this normal for this phase? I've read some posts in here. Some experienced 3-5weeks during this phase. Others say too high nitrites may stall cycle. How do I know if my cycling is stalled?
Also do I need to add ammonia every day or every other day? I haven't done that. I only dosed 3 times for last 3 weeks.
Thank you