Newb Mistake - Mini Cycle

Ok new update. Just checked parameters again and ammonia 0, nitrite 1-2, and nitrate 40. Did a 50% water change and added another bottle of safe start. I added a bunch of plants from Aquarium Co-Op and dosed easy green yesterday but haven’t changed anything else.

Hi @Aquaaggie

I don't think it's wise to use Easy Green fertilizer. According to the Aquarium Co-Op web site, it contains a lot of nitrogen (N). Here's the analysis:

N 2.66% , P 0.46%, K 9.21%, Mg 0.7%, S 0.80%, B 0.015%, Cu 0.00%, Fe 0.13%, Mn 0.036%, Mo 0.00%, Zn 0.072%

In my opinion, it might be better to use something like Seachem Flourish.

As an aside, it would appear that Aquarium Co-Op wants to emphasize that Easy Green contains no copper (Cu) - obviously for the benefit of snails and shrimps.

JPC

Hi @Aquaaggie

It would be great to get an update on your tank. What's the latest?

JPC

@jaypeecee

Nitrites back down to zero. They dropped faster than the lass time. And there have been no additional losses. Thanks for checking in.