This is week 7 in my long wait while cycling.
Ammonia=0 starting 3/15 and continues
Nitrites=5 since 3/14
Nitrates all over. 3/14,3/15,3/16=10 ; 3/17=40 10% Water Change. 3/18,3/19=10 and today 3/20 Nitrates=20.
My question that I cannot find anywhere. I am using the API color match cards and testing my water daily. Is it possible that my nitrites are higher than 5 and I dont know it because my card only goes to 5. And if so, is there another way to test it. Different product. How high is to high with nitrites? Is 5 a peaking #? And if it is a true reading how long will it stay at 5 (approx). My thought was maybe it is much higher than 5 and I just don't know it and maybe its on its way down. (also, I have fish) They are doing fine. All over the tank. I always make sure they are not hanging around the top all the time or in distress. I do 10% water changes but only maybe every 4 or 5 days. I have great air going into the tank and I think that helps. I just need moral support please....and your opinions. Thank you. debbie*laughingc
Ammonia=0 starting 3/15 and continues
Nitrites=5 since 3/14
Nitrates all over. 3/14,3/15,3/16=10 ; 3/17=40 10% Water Change. 3/18,3/19=10 and today 3/20 Nitrates=20.
My question that I cannot find anywhere. I am using the API color match cards and testing my water daily. Is it possible that my nitrites are higher than 5 and I dont know it because my card only goes to 5. And if so, is there another way to test it. Different product. How high is to high with nitrites? Is 5 a peaking #? And if it is a true reading how long will it stay at 5 (approx). My thought was maybe it is much higher than 5 and I just don't know it and maybe its on its way down. (also, I have fish) They are doing fine. All over the tank. I always make sure they are not hanging around the top all the time or in distress. I do 10% water changes but only maybe every 4 or 5 days. I have great air going into the tank and I think that helps. I just need moral support please....and your opinions. Thank you. debbie*laughingc