Could this have been the problem?, Too much dechlorinator? |
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 Jul 21 2005, 12:56 PM
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Fish Fanatic  Group: Member Posts: 74 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Tamworth, UK Member No.: 14411  |
Ok, I've realised I made a mistake. Following up my recent posts regrading why my fishless cycle seemed to be going nowhere, I decided to cut my loses...and chuck out all the water to start again.
In doing this, I realised that my tank in fact only takes 20 litres of water (or close to)...despite being a 40 litre tank. I had by default, without thinking, added enough dechlorinator when I first filled the tank for 40 litres, meaning I had twice as much as I should have. Could this be the reason for my cycle not going anywhere, or perhaps making my test kit useless with the amount of chemical present? I've now refilled the tank, added the right amount of de-c and shall start again adding ammonia. Hopefully this time, it'll be a starter.  |
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Jul 21 2005, 01:52 PM
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 fancy goldfish rule!!!  Group: Members Posts: 1198 Joined: 6-January 05 From: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Member No.: 10975 |
I dont think so, I never measure out dechlorinator and just squeze the tube to pour it in. Did this when cycling to and it didnt stop or prevent the cycle
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Jul 21 2005, 02:12 PM
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Fish Fanatic Group: Member Posts: 74 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Tamworth, UK Member No.: 14411 |
I'm wondering if my 'dechlorintor' is actually more than that.
I use Aquasafe, by TetraAqua. I'v just tested my plain tap water, and the pH is 9. After adding this stuff, the pH is 7.8-8 consistently. |
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Jul 21 2005, 02:16 PM
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 Leader of the Fishes Group: Members Posts: 1069 Joined: 22-July 04 From: Grantham, UK Member No.: 8199 |
Some dechlorinators also neutralise ammonia.....good when you've cycled, not good when you're cycling! Check the bottle or the company website to find out if the one you're using does this.
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Jul 21 2005, 02:19 PM
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fancy goldfish rule!!! Group: Members Posts: 1198 Joined: 6-January 05 From: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Member No.: 10975 |
is that the brand that comes in a bright yellow bottle?
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Jul 21 2005, 02:21 PM
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Fish Fanatic Group: Member Posts: 74 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Tamworth, UK Member No.: 14411 |
That's the one.
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Jul 21 2005, 02:25 PM
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Fish Fanatic Group: Member Posts: 74 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Tamworth, UK Member No.: 14411 |
I've checked the website (www.tetra-fish.co.uk) and the bottle. No mention on either of neutralising ammonia.
All it mentioned is chlorine and other 'heavy metals'. In my limited experience, I can't see anything there to hinder the cycle. |
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Jul 21 2005, 02:27 PM
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fancy goldfish rule!!! Group: Members Posts: 1198 Joined: 6-January 05 From: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Member No.: 10975 |
same one as i have used since the day i started to cycle my tanks
sorry cant help further |
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Jul 21 2005, 02:29 PM
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Fish Fanatic Group: Member Posts: 74 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Tamworth, UK Member No.: 14411 |
Thanks anyway.
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