Test Results Someone Advice Me! Please
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Truck
UKAPS
your tank is still cycling, or is severely over stocked, tank size? the inhabitants?
a 90% water change would be the way to go, and then another a few hours later
a 90% water change would be the way to go, and then another a few hours later
Ok thanks for the quick reply.
I have a 200L tank and it was over stocked but have moved some fish out now, so at the moment there is 2 angel fish and 4 clown loachs,
How do i know when the tank is cycled and how close is it now?
I have a 200L tank and it was over stocked but have moved some fish out now, so at the moment there is 2 angel fish and 4 clown loachs,
How do i know when the tank is cycled and how close is it now?
Truck
UKAPS
Your tank will be cycled when visible readings of ammonia and nitrite are 0 on the test kit and you are getting nitrate readings, one thing I cannot stress enough is that hobby test kits are grossly inaccurate, humidity and temperature can affect them massively, so take some readings with a pinch of salt, and make sure water changes are bigger than they need to be.
Curiosity101
Is now at University! :D
It's no where near cycled I'm afraid.
Although it has moved onto processing Nitrites, by the looks of things it you've not yet had your Nitrite spike.
Agreed, a 90% change asap would be great. Followed by at least a 60% change to get that ammonia below 0.25ppm (90% change = 0.6ppm of ammonia, then 60% = 0.25ppm of ammonia)
0.25ppm of ammonia is considered as 'safe enough' for a fish in cycling situation.
Although it has moved onto processing Nitrites, by the looks of things it you've not yet had your Nitrite spike.
Agreed, a 90% change asap would be great. Followed by at least a 60% change to get that ammonia below 0.25ppm (90% change = 0.6ppm of ammonia, then 60% = 0.25ppm of ammonia)
0.25ppm of ammonia is considered as 'safe enough' for a fish in cycling situation.
Curiosity101
Is now at University! :D
You can if you like. But the theory of the fish in cycle is to keep the ammonia to an 'acceptable' level.
The acceptable level is considered to be 0.25ppm, a 90% followed by 60% would only just get it below this. This will then start increasing again overnight and will probably be above the acceptable level before you go to bed.
If you just did the 90% change then they'd already have to spend the time overnight in double the 'acceptable' level. And it would obviously keep increasing.
The acceptable level is considered to be 0.25ppm, a 90% followed by 60% would only just get it below this. This will then start increasing again overnight and will probably be above the acceptable level before you go to bed.
If you just did the 90% change then they'd already have to spend the time overnight in double the 'acceptable' level. And it would obviously keep increasing.
onebto
Fish Herder
This is the price you pay for listening to a LFS about cycling. There is no such thing as cycling a tank in two weeks unless you have media from an established tank.
You moved to another post?
Cycling cannot be rushed as truck said your cycle will be done when the readings say so I recommend you read this as this is were you are:
http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=224306
Further more it sounds like you are new to the hobby I recommend you study the requirements of each species of fish you have very carefully as they deserve good care, there is a section in this forum entitled fish species index :
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/forum/36-fish-species-index/
This will give you some solid safe info on most species of fish but please do not stop here the internet is full of good information unfortunately some bad just like your Local fish shop so double check you can always ask questions in this forum.
I would warn you about the clown loach only as I know a little bit about them in time they will out grow that tank in fact to be fair it probably is to small already, they require good clean water and a range of different foods as well as specific living conditions I recommend you read this page to give you a general idea of there requirements and what you got yourself into lol but they are a great entertaining fish to look after but only if you give them what they need good luck
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=224306
Regards onebto
You moved to another post?
Cycling cannot be rushed as truck said your cycle will be done when the readings say so I recommend you read this as this is were you are:
http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=224306Further more it sounds like you are new to the hobby I recommend you study the requirements of each species of fish you have very carefully as they deserve good care, there is a section in this forum entitled fish species index :
http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/forum/36-fish-species-index/ This will give you some solid safe info on most species of fish but please do not stop here the internet is full of good information unfortunately some bad just like your Local fish shop so double check you can always ask questions in this forum.
I would warn you about the clown loach only as I know a little bit about them in time they will out grow that tank in fact to be fair it probably is to small already, they require good clean water and a range of different foods as well as specific living conditions I recommend you read this page to give you a general idea of there requirements and what you got yourself into lol but they are a great entertaining fish to look after but only if you give them what they need good luck
http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=224306Regards onebto
waterdrop
Enthusiastic "Re-Beginner"
Agree with bto and the others, this sounds like a straightforward case of not understanding the basics of having a fully working biofilter prior to introducing fish.
The trick with the fish-in situation you are in now will be to figure out the percentage and frequency of water changes that will keep ammonia and nitrite(NO2) below 0.25ppm until you can be home again to change water. Most people test morning and evening and try to make the water changes big enough that they will only be needed once a day.
Sometimes it takes a couple of 70 to 90% changes in a row with good gravel cleaning to get the toxins under control and then its easier after that and you can get it to work between just above zero and just below 0.25ppm between water changes.
Always use good technique on the water changes, with a good conditioner like Prime dosed at 1.5x or 2x and rough temperature matching.
~~waterdrop~~
The trick with the fish-in situation you are in now will be to figure out the percentage and frequency of water changes that will keep ammonia and nitrite(NO2) below 0.25ppm until you can be home again to change water. Most people test morning and evening and try to make the water changes big enough that they will only be needed once a day.
Sometimes it takes a couple of 70 to 90% changes in a row with good gravel cleaning to get the toxins under control and then its easier after that and you can get it to work between just above zero and just below 0.25ppm between water changes.
Always use good technique on the water changes, with a good conditioner like Prime dosed at 1.5x or 2x and rough temperature matching.
~~waterdrop~~
Right last night i did a 90% water change and this morning i have done a 50% water change iv waited a couple of hors and tested the ammonia,nitrite and nitrate again.
Ammonia is between 0 and 0.25ppm
Nitrite is 0ppm
and the nitrate is between 0-5.0ppm
do i still need to be doing theses water changes or just keep an eye on it at the moment.
Ammonia is between 0 and 0.25ppm
Nitrite is 0ppm
and the nitrate is between 0-5.0ppm
do i still need to be doing theses water changes or just keep an eye on it at the moment.
Curiosity101
Is now at University! :D
I would recommend testing in the next 8-10hours...and then have a look at how much ammonia and nitrite has increased.
From this you'll be able to guesstimate when you need to do changes, and how big they'll need to be.
If I was guessing...I'd have thought that you'll need another 50% change this evening. Because it's a good plan to aim to get ammonia and nitrites below 0.25 before you go to bed.
From this you'll be able to guesstimate when you need to do changes, and how big they'll need to be.
If I was guessing...I'd have thought that you'll need another 50% change this evening. Because it's a good plan to aim to get ammonia and nitrites below 0.25 before you go to bed.
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