Problems cycling 25gal Aquarium

[jlk]

Good job!!!

 

[Snype2live]

could it be the prime i added making my ammonia dissappear and nitrites even tho my nitrates went from 10 to thro the roof

 

[jlk]

Prime binds ammonia, nitrites, & nitrates- it doesnt remove them so you will still see them on your tests if they are present.

 

[Snype2live]

lol an i need to know this like asap as im leaving to go to gulfport and the fish stores with my mom in a few mins

 

[Snype2live]

ah so it would still show so my tank is cycled and safe to add fish minus the 90% water change ??

 

[Snype2live]

it says it removes it tho lol

 

[Snype2live]

is it ready for a full stock or would you reccoment half stock or what

 

[jlk]

ah so it would still show so my tank is cycled and safe to add fish minus the 90% water change ??

With 0 ammonia & 0 nitrites, your tank is cycled. If ammonia/nitrite were present, they will show up on your tests even though your using Prime. Prime binds them- it doesnt remove them. Prime binds nitrates as well but you are still seeing them on your test. You should be able to stock your tank- just dont go overboard! I would monitor your water daily for the next week or two just to make sure your numbers stay stable.

 

[Snype2live]

So i can stock or should i wait and watch with out fish

 

[jlk]

You are fine to get fish as long as you do your wc to get your nitrates down (temp match & condition). You will just need to monitor your water for the next wk or two to make sure everything stays stable.

 

[Snype2live]

Ok cool

 

[Hholly]

I would get about half the full stock that you want, then add a few more at a time after that. Have fun and take pics when you can. We wanna see them!

 

[Snype2live]

So ten endlers should be ok

 

[Snype2live]

Im actually really worried that my prime gave me false reading of zero

 

[jlk]

Prime will not give you false readings of zero. Prime binds ammonia (NH3) & converts it to ammonium (NH4). The API test detects any levels of NH3/NH4 present in your water. If your very concerned, you can wait to buy fish & continue to dose amm daily to make sure it steadily zeroes out.

 

[Snype2live]

Well depend in what light u look at it in it showing. 25 or zero but this mornin it was def zero

 

[Hholly]

I think you're ok to get some fish. Just keep testing afterward and if you see any spikes, do a water change. You'll do fine.

 

[Snype2live]

Ok i got ten cobra endlers

 

[Hholly]

Cool! Are they acclimated yet?

 

[Snype2live]

They drip acclimating right now