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Thanks for the replies. The ammonia is dropping to 0 in 24 hrs. Nitrates are between 15 - 20 (our tap water is always 15). The test kit is an API Freshwater Master Test Kit (liquid). I was thinking of adding some hardy fish at the weekend. Platties seem good to me.

I've been doing a fishless cycle for almost 4 weeks now. The ammonia is constantly 0ppm when I test but the nitrites are still at 1.0 ppm - does this sound OK. What results would I expect if the cycle had stalled?

I've got a similar issue. Been doing a fishless cycle for almost 4 weeks. The ammonia is constantly 0ppm when I test but the nitrites are still at 1.0 ppm - does this sound OK. What results would I expect if the cycle had stalled?

Thanks for the reply Frost

Just did a water test and results are: Ammonia was 0ppm Nitrite was 5ppm (Near to being off the chart) Nitrate was 15ppm (Same as our tap water) Does this sound OK? I'm adding half the initial amount of ammonia every other day. Last time I did a test the ammonia was about 5ppm and nitrites...

Some good pointers there - thanks. Apart from Dwarf Gouramis, which centrepiece species would you recommend, bearing in mind I think I'll go for a peaceful tank?

I appreciate your help. You've given me a few ideas of fish to start off with.

Thanks - yes I do mean 55 litres. Regarding the flying fox, I've been told they can reach 7" so I guess they are too big.

Just wondering if these will be suitable for my 55L tank once it's finished cycling. Any need to be paired or 'shoaled'? Also wondered about a catfish, any recommendations? odessa barb flying fox bleeding heart tetra lemon tetra emperor tetra My water is quite hard but have added a couple of...

Gary - thanks mate. You've got a PM

Gary - thanks mate. You've got a PM

I'm hoping someone might be able to help me with a kind donation of some mature filter media. I've contacted someone on the list of people willing to help in this area but they're away until the week after Easter and there doesn't appear to be anyone else on the list near me. If no-one can help...

I'm hoping someone might be able to help me with a kind donation of some mature filter media. I've contacted someone on the list of people willing to help in this area but they're away until the week after Easter and there doesn't appear to be anyone else on the list near me. If no-one can help...

Hope you get things sorted soon.

Water temp is 78f - Do you think this should be higher?