
Cycling my tank?
Ok I bought a 46 gallon bowfront aqaurium over a week. This past Thursday I have it finally up and running. I added a two fish for the next day. Yes, I did add dechlorinator right when filling the tank. On Saturday I added some Stress Zyme to get some bacteria goes, then on Monday (yesterday) I added the appropriate amount of this product called cycle. And now to wait a week to put the next dose in. But I realized we do not have the levels of nitrite, but my ammonia level is 1 ppm, based on last night. What's going on, I'm doing something wrong or if I have to be more patient, and have there the fish to produce ammonia, and I think add something extra to what some of hte food gets into the sand to produce ammonia as well. Any tips and suggestions? My pH is 7.0 at the point
I really enjoyed the entry and khayal Tikster here. Food is a big key to keeping all compounds low nitrogen. Fish are not like you and me and not need food for their own internal heat, and it may take several days to weeks without food. It is not often see fish actually starving. Consider also that many brooding fish mouth, you have the balls, man or woman, do not eat for three weeks, so really, no worry about underfeeding your fish. Once a day, and only enough to eat in a couple of minutes will be fine. Anything in excess is to convert ammonia the short term. My only "doubtful" about the Tikster is that biospira. It is true that the maintenance that will help refriderated, I'm just not totally convinced that this product works as advertised. I tried this product a couple of times, and found very mixed results. However, the product can only think it can work. Cycle no. You are about ammonia levels in the range, possibly a little low, but it will take about 10-14 days to clear the stage effectively ammonia and really see an accumulation of nitrite. Sometimes it can take longer as well. Be patient, maintain low food and water changes as needed. One thing I have curiosity, came in to check your PH? Keep this in mind. Do not fight the PH, if it is high, but ammonia is more lethal at higher pH. Therefore, it is good to know what your PH is.
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