Fishless Cycle

[CataphractMSH]

I have been fihless cycling for 18 months.

My tank stats are pH 7.4, Ammonia 2.0 ppm, Nirite 0.25, Nirate 160.

Possi choices are Lyretail, Blue Cobra Guppy, Sparkling Gourami, Black Neon Tetra, Assorted PaltyBlack Harlequin Rasbora, and maybe Betta Female(ones I would like).

I may get a 20gal long or 30gal.
On monday I will either purchase through Drs.Foster&Smith or at Pacific Aquarium.

Between now and then in the mean time what should I do? Continue applying Ammonia daily?It is possible to fully stock at one time?

 

[dizzied]

18 months?!

It looks like your tank is to the point that your filter can't handle it anymore.

 

[Torrean]

wow 18 months. You've got dedication. If you really have been adding ammonia for 18 months then all you should need to do is test your water until the ammo reaches 0 and the ni reaches 0. Now do a 100% water change and completely stock your tank.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

18 months


are you sure?

 

[dizzied]

I think he finished a long time ago, but he kept adding ammonia until the filter couldn't handle it anymore.

When I fishless cycle, I get 0-0-80 within two weeks.

 

[newtotropical]

Sound sto me like its all gone wrong..........."barman!"