I have a 36G tank set up on 1/29 with no fish for about 6 days. I then added my danios (no comments please about cycling with fish-my business not yours) my fish are great--my question is I have been testing my water since 2/8. Keep in mind my tank has only been up with fish for 20 days and is quite large and has a great filter system. I have had no readings in ammonia, nor in nitrite or nitrates. I have been testing my water about every two days. I have not done water changes as it does not need it yet. Some sites say not to disrupt the biofilter process with water changes and why ruin a good thing. I can't find any bad buildup. I did once take out my sponge in the filter and rinse it with fish water because it was getting a little slime. In researching I see that it can take up to 27 days before nitrates can be seen. Any response?? Dont tell me to buy a new kit because it is impossible that all my solutions are wrong. I am doing actual water tests with solution and matching color to the strip (API Freshwater Master Test Kit) Is it possible that I am just having some good luck? It appears to be getting that grassy smell you all talk about as the biofilter is starting to get bacteria. I do check for food particles etc and have once taken some of the algae off the glass.
I guess my question is: Is it possible that a 36Gallon tank can take a little longer to show these levels rising because it would take awhile for ammonia to build up in the water in a tank this size? my filter is doing a good job?
Thank you all as usual!!*twirlysmi
I guess my question is: Is it possible that a 36Gallon tank can take a little longer to show these levels rising because it would take awhile for ammonia to build up in the water in a tank this size? my filter is doing a good job?
Thank you all as usual!!*twirlysmi