Ziawhit
New Member
Morning all, - I have been away from fish keeping for a few years an recently got myself a fluval Roma 200, I have started the cycle with Dr timms Ammonia ( @ 4 drops per US gallon this being approx 169 drops), i have tested for the last 2 days and ammonia is static at 5ppm according to the NT labs Test kit, I have no Nitrites yet, but the tank has gone quite cloudy/ hazy looking. I was going to add Fluval cycle, but have since learned this kills off natural bacteria for the fluval substitue so essentially locks you in to using the fluval one which i'm not sure i want to do.. What else do i need to do to kick start the cycle. The last tank i had for a number of years i had no issues with cycling, this time not so easy and need any advice you can offer. pH is 7.5, water temp now 27oC, I also have issues with Carbonate harndess KH test - I have 3dKHh, it takes approx 3 drops to change colour ( 1 drop = 1dKh=17.8ppm ) test says i need to maintain a minimum dKh of 4, with a level of 6-8 being most desirable. For general hardness I have a result of 3 dGh ( again 1 drop = 1dKh=17.8pmg/L ) a level of 3 to 6 is I have soft water - I think. I have never had an issue with my water in the past. could i be reading too much into these test Is the NT test kit any good.?
Apologies if i post in wrong place.
Apologies if i post in wrong place.