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Thanks! Happy to take the nitrate sponge out - though could you give me a little more info on exactly why it's best to do this - just so I have a better understanding of the processes involved and what's happening in my tank?

Whoops! My flatmate also posts on this forum (he introduced me to it and the concept of fishless cycling) Seems he was on here earlier and when I posted I posted under his username by mistake. Anyhow, any further advice much appreciated!

I've been doing water changes every 10-14 days of around 20 percent The ammonia test is about 6 months old, though I bought the nitrite test when I took on the tank, so it's pretty much new Could the tank really have cycled in that time without me ever seeing any ammonia or nitrite? Thanks!

Tank was completely dry and empty when I took it on - thanks! When the fish get older and bigger, should I expect to see a (dangerous) ammonia/nitrite spike then?

Hi everyone! I recently found this forum and was introduced to the concept of fishless cycling! Wow - sounds a fantastic way to ensure your fish are healthy. Thing is, my brother in law recently emigrated and gave me his 300 litre tank - I know, a hell of a size of tank for a beginner. He...