QT trouble

hattrick58

hattrick58

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I have two 10 g qt's that I need to use (Ich trouble). The tanks have cycled and have never had anything in them except filters, heaters etc. Nothing living, no LR or LS. All of a sudden I have nitrites in both tanks. Did a 50% water change, still have nitrites. Did another 50% water change, still have nitrites (tested w/ three different kits). Anyone have a guess as to whats going on here. I really need these tanks.
 
kev

kev

Member
If you HAD the tank cycled, but you kept nothing living in the tank all the nitrifyin(sp?) bacteria probably died off. If you were having a nitrite problem, two 50% water changes did nothing to help it. If you really need to use the QT tanks right away... Dont do anymore water changes for now, and add a product called Cycle. Cycle is the live bacteria you need in a bottle! Its helped me in the past before in situations like these and it'll prolly help you to! :D
 
beth

beth

Administrator
Staff member
Tanks need to have organic material in them to maintain a cycle. In the absence of fish, fish waste, wasted food, etc., a tank will not remain cycled.
 
hattrick58

hattrick58

Member
okay....I'd like to keep them set-up 24-7. How do I maintain a cycle if I'm obviously not going to be keeping fish in it permanantly? It is a QT. I added some Cycle, but it's apparent that that will not be enough. Or will it?
 
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