first of all.. hello to everyone! i have been looking around for a good friendly forum and this seems to be the best organized, i am happy to be here!
anyway, my 20gal tank is starting to cycle and has been for about 2 weeks. i did not know about fishless cycling and i wish i did.
i have learned so far
not to add any chemicals ( accidentally did before i knew)
no washing filters under tap water
no cleaning gravel
raise water temp to help bacteria growth
my tank set up is
3 zebra danios
2 blue gourami
1 kissing gourami
5 black mystery snails
100 GHP filter ----- x2
small airstone
20-40gal tank heater
water temp currently at 80-82 F
i know i might have gotten to far over my head about getting fish and starting everything to early, i am regretting it. but that is not the point, i am trying to get everything back to normal and i need some help
here are my readings, i dont understand why my ammonia is so high
any advise is greatly appreciated! Tom
anyway, my 20gal tank is starting to cycle and has been for about 2 weeks. i did not know about fishless cycling and i wish i did.
i have learned so far
not to add any chemicals ( accidentally did before i knew)
no washing filters under tap water
no cleaning gravel
raise water temp to help bacteria growth
my tank set up is
3 zebra danios
2 blue gourami
1 kissing gourami
5 black mystery snails
100 GHP filter ----- x2
small airstone
20-40gal tank heater
water temp currently at 80-82 F
i know i might have gotten to far over my head about getting fish and starting everything to early, i am regretting it. but that is not the point, i am trying to get everything back to normal and i need some help
here are my readings, i dont understand why my ammonia is so high
any advise is greatly appreciated! Tom