SydneyAmalia
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I have a 10 gallon tank that I started a fishless cycle in about three weeks ago. I have all of the tests that I need, have been using frozen bloodworms as an ammonia source, and feel like I've read everything I could but I think my cycle has stalled.. I haven't been adding any ammonia source but the ammonia levels continue to rise every day. Right now they're at about a 2 (which I know isn't too high). Nitrites are at 0 and nitrates have been at 5. One theory I have is that about a week ago I thought the ammonia levels were getting too high ( they looked like a 4)so I did a partial water change and used water that hadn't been dechlorinated because my logic said that the axolotl wasn't in there yet so what would it hurt? I recently read that the chlorine in he water could possibly kill the bacteria so I wonder if they're all dead now. If so what do I need to do next?
Also I have an axolotl that I have been moving between two Tupperware containers so that it's not affected by ammonia too bad. I'm really worried this isn't going to be good for him in the long run and I expected him to have a fully cycled tank by now. So if any of you have done this and have any advice on what I should do to make sure he stays healthy please let me know!
Also I have an axolotl that I have been moving between two Tupperware containers so that it's not affected by ammonia too bad. I'm really worried this isn't going to be good for him in the long run and I expected him to have a fully cycled tank by now. So if any of you have done this and have any advice on what I should do to make sure he stays healthy please let me know!