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Ok 2 weeks into my fish in cycling and I'm still getting ammonia readings of less than 0.1. Surely the cycle should have started by now!? All 8 tiger barbs still seem fine by the way

Yes I've read this article and the advice above and am now convinced about the need to manage ammonia through water changes during the fish in cycle process. There seems to be so much ignorance out there on issues like this. Worse than this, the fact that a number of ignorant but very...

My ph has always been and still is 7.6. I think I'll monitor the fish and start water changes as soon as they show signs of stress. Thanks

Thanks. Looks like my cycle may be starting as I just got a 0.4 ammonia reading. I've read conflicting reports on whether to do water changes at this stage or not. Should I let ammonia levels increase before starting? No nitrite yet.

Hi, I am attempting a fish in cycle and started this 7 days ago by adding 8 tiger barbs to my 125ltr tank. The cycling process doesn't seem to be starting though in that I've taken regular ammonia readings and theyve all been less than 0.1. Nitrate is also zero whilst nitrate is a healthy 25...