ClockworkParrot
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I had some nitrite in my tank that I have been working to keep at .25 and it was level with my ammonia. I've been testing my water twice daily and changing out the water accordingly. I noticed they were going up and I couldnt tell if it was at .5 or 1 ppm on the nitrite so I performed roughly a 75% water change to make sure it didnt get too high in case it was at 1. I waited about 4 hours and just checked the water again and my ammonia and nitrites are at 0 and my nitrate might be 0 but its not the same color yellow as on the chart (API test kit) it looks like it is starting to go a little gold but not orange like the 5ppm shade.
I dont know if it takes longer than I waited for the bacteria that is building in the filter and in the drift wood I have in the tank to fill the water again before I'll get readings or if I just screwed up.
I dont know if it takes longer than I waited for the bacteria that is building in the filter and in the drift wood I have in the tank to fill the water again before I'll get readings or if I just screwed up.