Author Topic: Andy M fishless cycle (Read 49575 times) 241 replies

Andy M · « **Reply #40 on:** May 21, 2013, 06:46:43 PM »

Day 4

Tried my tank water against some bottled water and got same colour for both so must be a zero for ammonia so added another 0.5 ml.
Will test in an hour to make sure its up to 1 ppm

Nitrite 5 ppm or more

Sue · « **Reply #41 on:** May 21, 2013, 07:17:07 PM »

It sounds as though everything is going the way it should. At least you know what to look for when you test ammonia now

Andy M · « **Reply #42 on:** May 21, 2013, 07:29:04 PM »

I do, should have kept it in the tube

Andy M · « **Reply #43 on:** May 22, 2013, 07:13:31 PM »

Day 5

Ammonia 1 ppm

Nitrite 5 ppm or more

Sue · « **Reply #44 on:** May 22, 2013, 07:52:50 PM »

You just need to wait for this batch of ammonia to drop to zero, then add some more. That will be the pattern for the next couple of weeks or so. One day, you will see your nitrite dropping, honestly

Andy M · « **Reply #45 on:** May 23, 2013, 11:45:37 AM »

Quote from: Sue on May 22, 2013, 07:52:50 PM

You just need to wait for this batch of ammonia to drop to zero, then add some more. That will be the pattern for the next couple of weeks or so. One day, you will see your nitrite dropping, honestly

Here's hoping

Andy M · « **Reply #46 on:** May 23, 2013, 06:53:48 PM »

Day 6

Ammonia 0.5 ppm, I think

Nitrite 5ppm +

Sue · « **Reply #47 on:** May 23, 2013, 07:04:59 PM »

Your ammonia eaters are growing nicely

. Your ammonia should be zero tomorrow; add another dose then. At least you know what colour to look for for zero now

Andy M · « **Reply #48 on:** May 23, 2013, 07:23:48 PM »

I actually look forward to doing the tests, sad but true

Resa · « **Reply #49 on:** May 24, 2013, 01:59:25 AM »

You think that's sad....wait 'till you find yourself poo-watching

There are folk on here with a definite obsession...they know who they are

jesnon · « **Reply #50 on:** May 24, 2013, 11:54:25 AM »

Quote from: Resa on May 24, 2013, 01:59:25 AM

You think that's sad....wait 'till you find yourself poo-watching There are folk on here with a definite obsession...they know who they are

In my defence I thought my fish were poorly!

Resa · « **Reply #51 on:** May 24, 2013, 12:04:57 PM »

OK....I believe you

SteveS · « **Reply #52 on:** May 24, 2013, 02:57:59 PM »

Quote from: jesnon on May 24, 2013, 11:54:25 AM

In my defence I thought my fish were poorly!

Shouldn't that be poo-rly!

Seriously, do you all think we could possibly go a whole day without mentioning poo? Please!

Resa · « **Reply #53 on:** May 24, 2013, 04:05:32 PM »

See...I told you, they know who they are

Andy M · « **Reply #54 on:** May 24, 2013, 07:09:55 PM »

Day 7

Ammonia 0.5 still

Nitrite 5ppm plus

Andy M · « **Reply #55 on:** May 25, 2013, 11:13:09 PM »

Day 8

Ammonia not budging off 0.5

Nitrite 5 ppm plus

jesnon · « **Reply #56 on:** May 26, 2013, 01:22:46 AM »

I had that problem. If it doesn't budge for a few days add more ammonia again anyway

TigzFish · « **Reply #57 on:** May 26, 2013, 09:22:05 AM »

Have you checked your NitrAte level? Your original post says it was 40+ and your pH was 7.6. If you do a full check at least once a week (pH, Ammonia, NitrIte, NitrAte) you will have a better idea of any *trends* that may appear, such as a sudden drop in pH which can cause the cycle to stall. That happened to me.

ColinB · « **Reply #58 on:** May 26, 2013, 10:42:47 AM »

Oo - someone say poo??

Quote from: Andy M on May 20, 2013, 07:52:54 PM

Well want a community tank but hardy fish to begin with. Any suggestions?

Cherry Barbs. They're hardy, peaceful and lovely. They'll be fine in your water and 3 males and 3 females are great together. The males go deep cherry red and flare their fins at each other (MrsB calls it 'willy waving') and the Barbie Girls go around together checking their make-up and doing their nails and posing in front of the boys.

Andy M · « **Reply #59 on:** May 26, 2013, 11:14:53 AM »

Quote from: TigzFish on May 26, 2013, 09:22:05 AM

Have you checked your NitrAte level? Your original post says it was 40+ and your pH was 7.6. If you do a full check at least once a week (pH, Ammonia, NitrIte, NitrAte) you will have a better idea of any *trends* that may appear, such as a sudden drop in pH which can cause the cycle to stall. That happened to me.

Will check all later but very hard water here so doubt its a ph drop

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