Hey Eco Just posting in here
and btw i appreciate u taking the time to help me
To be honest i didnt take any readings during this "cycle" for one reason... i did what every LFS employee says to do... SAFE START (slaps forehead)... So after adding it i assumed everything would be somewhat okay.
I added 1 catfish and he instantly was not himself... Just laying around seemed to almost be gasping... So i took him out and did not leave him in for more than 35 mins....After doing so i tested my water with API's master kit and the levels were
Ammonia .025
No nitrItes
and between 10 and 20 NitrAtes (hard to tell on little card the give you)
its been 2 and half weeks and i just tested the water a few minutes ago and the readings are still the same....
i did not dose with pure ammonia i used some fish food instead. i really want to see that ammonia go away before i even think of adding my bigger fish to the tank...
My question in the other post was should i actually go and buy pure ammonia or should i just wait it out for now.... and should i be doing water changes or do you think a water change could solve this problem im having?..
Again i thank you for your time!