oneatos
New member
I know there are plenty of questions regarding cycling - and trust me, I've read through most of them. Yet, I still would like to get some advice on my issue.
I've been cycling my tank for almost a month now! I have been recording the numbers from the tests I've performed and have some questions.
Here are the numbers
Started with:
PH: 7.6
Ammonia: 1
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 5
The numbers have not varied much for almost a month now!
Last reading:
PH: 7.6
Ammonia: 0.25
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 10
Does this means my cycle has not started? Only ammonia and nitrates move. Ammonia from .025 - 1 and nitrate from 5-20!
One of my questions: Are my plants and/or ornaments affecting the cycling? (see attached photos)
Other Question: I found an aquarium shop that sells you aquarium ready water... Will this have the bacteria I need for the cycling?
I have four zebra danios - should I take them out? Are they helping the cycling?
Now - I was doing water changes every two or three days, stopped and don't know if I should or not because I don't want there to be little ammonia for the bacteria. Please advice.
I have some moss balls, java fern, some banana plant my sister bought me - are these fine?
I know I have many more questions - but I will leave it at this hoping to get a lot of answers and feedback. I really want to get it ready for two axolotls!
Cheers,
Ulysses
I've been cycling my tank for almost a month now! I have been recording the numbers from the tests I've performed and have some questions.
Here are the numbers
Started with:
PH: 7.6
Ammonia: 1
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 5
The numbers have not varied much for almost a month now!
Last reading:
PH: 7.6
Ammonia: 0.25
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 10
Does this means my cycle has not started? Only ammonia and nitrates move. Ammonia from .025 - 1 and nitrate from 5-20!
One of my questions: Are my plants and/or ornaments affecting the cycling? (see attached photos)
Other Question: I found an aquarium shop that sells you aquarium ready water... Will this have the bacteria I need for the cycling?
I have four zebra danios - should I take them out? Are they helping the cycling?
Now - I was doing water changes every two or three days, stopped and don't know if I should or not because I don't want there to be little ammonia for the bacteria. Please advice.
I have some moss balls, java fern, some banana plant my sister bought me - are these fine?
I know I have many more questions - but I will leave it at this hoping to get a lot of answers and feedback. I really want to get it ready for two axolotls!
Cheers,
Ulysses