rcbc3384
Member
Hi Folks
I have been cycling my tank for what seems to be an eternity (really 11 weeks). I have a 55gal w/ 45lbs. of LR (which made the tank spike when I first put it in). All of my levels are now one reading off, example Ammonia .25, Nitries .05 and so on. On the advice of you all, I did a 10% water change about a week ago and the levels remained the same. I have a Fluval 404 filter. There is growth on the LR however such as tiny feather dusters. I had 2 Ammonia test kits and they read the same .25. I'm so puzzled!!!! My pH is about 8.2 and my Alkaline is a wee bit low. As for the movement of the water, I have a Aqua Clear 70 (400gpm). Does that give any indication of a problem?
oh, and the salinity is 31 and the specific gravity is 1.023. Can someone please give me an idea whats happening and when I can populate.
Thanks
I have been cycling my tank for what seems to be an eternity (really 11 weeks). I have a 55gal w/ 45lbs. of LR (which made the tank spike when I first put it in). All of my levels are now one reading off, example Ammonia .25, Nitries .05 and so on. On the advice of you all, I did a 10% water change about a week ago and the levels remained the same. I have a Fluval 404 filter. There is growth on the LR however such as tiny feather dusters. I had 2 Ammonia test kits and they read the same .25. I'm so puzzled!!!! My pH is about 8.2 and my Alkaline is a wee bit low. As for the movement of the water, I have a Aqua Clear 70 (400gpm). Does that give any indication of a problem?
oh, and the salinity is 31 and the specific gravity is 1.023. Can someone please give me an idea whats happening and when I can populate.
Thanks
