I've tested the tank today and got these readings = PH 7.6 Ammonia = 4.0 (none added for 3 days now ) Nitrite = 0.26
I thought that the ammonia would be going down first before the nitrite started to show? Is this ok?
munchycarrot Top Poster
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Subject: Re: Cycle ok? Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:46 am
Looks fine brb, the nitrifying bacteria will start to consume ammonia now that the nitrites are on the up It takes a while to get going but it's certainly on it's way
Diana Administrator
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Subject: Re: Cycle ok? Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:50 am
Yeah, MC's right, don't worry too much about what is going down first or how fast, it all happens in its own time
It looks like everything is starting to work well so it's just a matter of carrying on as you are?
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Subject: Re: Cycle ok? Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:53 am
I know, I'm not trying to make it happen faster than it will, I'm happy to wait as long as it takes. I am a bit bothered that the Ammonia seems to have stuck though.
Since I added the forst lot and got the ammonia to the right level, it's just stayed there, for days now, and that's what I was really bothered about.
munchycarrot Top Poster
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Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:43 am
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