Fishless Cycle - Add & Wait Method

[Little_Nemo]

Size of Tank: 35 Litre

Make/Model of Filter & Tank: Marina Style Tank & Marina Slim Filter S10

Type of Test Kit: API Master Test Kit

Tank Temperature: Interpet Heater 29'C

Tap Water pH: 7.6

Type and Strength of Ammonia: 9.5% from Boots

Decor including Plants: Pets @ Home Black Marina Aquarium Gravel, 2 ornaments and 4 live plants - Cabomba caroliniana - Nymphaea sp. 'rubra' - Vallisneria spiralis - cant remember the last one.

 

[Little_Nemo]

02/02/11 Added 1.84ml of Ammonia @ 10.12pm

Ammonia 8.0 PPM
Nitrite 0 PPM
Nitrate 0 PPM

 

[luke4868]

Ammonia is a bit high, so will initially take an extra few days to come down compared to 5ppm. Was that with the 1.87ml? I would try 1ml next time and see how that goes...

 

[Little_Nemo]

That was just with 1.84ml (as my dad worked out in his head).

 

[Skins]

02/02/11 Added 1.84ml of Ammonia @ 10.12pm

Ammonia 8.0 PPM
Nitrite 0 PPM
Nitrate 0 PPM

I'm afraid your ammonia level is a little to high, you will need to perform a water change(40-45%)to get it around the 5ppm mark. 8ppm ammonia will encourage unwanted bacterias.

Keith.

 

[BigbruiserAl]

That was just with 1.84ml (as my dad worked out in his head).

told ya why does no one listen to the noob im going to go with the orignal 1ml mat when your done, no big deal quick water change

 

[Skins]

When you calculate your tank capacity don't forget to take account of water displaced by your substrate(gravel/sand), rocks, and ornaments.

Keep us posted, Keith.

 

[Little_Nemo]

Water change - complete 40%/45%

 

[Skins]

Water change - complete 40%/45%

,test your ammonia again to see what level you are at now.

Keith.

 

[Little_Nemo]

It's sitting at 8 PPM - but the colours alot less darker than before

 

[Skins]

It's sitting at 8 PPM - but the colours alot less darker than before

your going to hate me but another water change is needed, try 20% this time.

Keith.

 

[Little_Nemo]

What would happen if I left the water change til the morning?

 

[Skins]

What would happen if I left the water change til the morning?

That will be fine, go and get some rest.

Keith.

 

[Little_Nemo]

Would my dying plant be causing the ammonia level to be too high aswell?

 

[Skins]

Would my dying plant be causing the ammonia level to be too high aswell?

Yes it will if its starting to decompose, i would be inclined to remove it.
How are your ammonia levels today?

Keith.