Just thought I would add a quick update following the previous posts... I am now 12 days into the cycle, ammonia is being processed down to 0 in a matter of hours now and I keep topping the tank up daily with household ammonia to maintain the bacteria levels... nitrItes are off the scale - at least 3.3 and needless to say my nitrAtes are off the scale too, currently 110.
I still haven't added any fish (thank goodness!) and whilst I believe the Bactinettes have quickened the cycling process, it is obviously hard to know how much longer it will take for the nitrItes to drop, then look forward to carrying out a big water change!
The plants are doing well and have even found (and removed!) three snails...
Hopefully another week or so will be all it needs for the cycle to complete!
I still haven't added any fish (thank goodness!) and whilst I believe the Bactinettes have quickened the cycling process, it is obviously hard to know how much longer it will take for the nitrItes to drop, then look forward to carrying out a big water change!
The plants are doing well and have even found (and removed!) three snails...
Hopefully another week or so will be all it needs for the cycle to complete!
