Hello to all,
Please be patient, this may be a longer post than usual, my apologies
in advance.
Here are the specifics on the tank in question:
20 gal tank = 17 gallons actual water
whisper 20 = filter bag from cycled tank, carbon removed
2x2 extra sponge from cycled tank
submersed heater = 82 degrees
15 plants
gravel
1 medium ornament
6 rocks = from cycled tank
Test kit = API freshwater master test kit
I started the cycle on April 6, 2008.
Due to illness, was not able to keep up with adding ammonia and taking
readings. ( 4/9-4/13/08)
Not sure on how to proceed with the cycling.
Here are the readings from today:
Ammonia: 1.0
Nitrite: 2.0
Nitrate: 5.0-10 ( color is in between the two numbers)
Ph: 7.6
Hardness: 150
Alkaline: 180
I did have Ammonia readings of 4.0 at the beginning, then they fell in
between the 4.0 & 8.0 coloring.
I really could use information on logging readings that fall between colors.
I apologize if I have given more information than is needed or if I forgot
something.
Suggestions on how to proceed?
Thank you for your time.
Christine
Please be patient, this may be a longer post than usual, my apologies
in advance.
Here are the specifics on the tank in question:
20 gal tank = 17 gallons actual water
whisper 20 = filter bag from cycled tank, carbon removed
2x2 extra sponge from cycled tank
submersed heater = 82 degrees
15 plants
gravel
1 medium ornament
6 rocks = from cycled tank
Test kit = API freshwater master test kit
I started the cycle on April 6, 2008.
Due to illness, was not able to keep up with adding ammonia and taking
readings. ( 4/9-4/13/08)
Not sure on how to proceed with the cycling.
Here are the readings from today:
Ammonia: 1.0
Nitrite: 2.0
Nitrate: 5.0-10 ( color is in between the two numbers)
Ph: 7.6
Hardness: 150
Alkaline: 180
I did have Ammonia readings of 4.0 at the beginning, then they fell in
between the 4.0 & 8.0 coloring.
I really could use information on logging readings that fall between colors.
I apologize if I have given more information than is needed or if I forgot
something.
Suggestions on how to proceed?
Thank you for your time.
Christine