Water Stats

[`Peter]

Hey guys after 2.5 weeks I think I've finally cycled my tank here are the stats. Had a bit of leftover filter bacteria from my old filter which I replaced as well so I guess that aided the process

Ammonia: 0ppm

Nitrite: 0ppm

Nitrate: 0-5ppm (Did a 25% water change yesterday)

pH: 7.6


Should I be worried about the pH in the tank? I use my tap water and I tested that and it is the same as in the tank. I will be keeping fish like gouramis, bolivian rams and some barbs if that matters. The tank is 24G/90L with a big driftwood centerpiece and live plants (Anubis, swords, frill). Am I good to add a few fish as well right now? (Thinking of 3 honey gouramis for now)

I am also looking to get some plant ferts one of those tabs that go in the gravel which I hear reduces the pH and helps plants as well.

Any advice or suggestions appreciated.

 

[Xraymark]

If your filter is processing 4-5ppm of ammonia and then the nitrite within 12 hours your good to go

 

[`Peter]

bump

 

[`Peter]

anyone else? suggestions/advice

 

[`Peter]

bump

 

[BETTY BOO]

when you are adding ammonia how long does it take to go back to zero
.just research the fish that you want and make sure that they are within the same ph range.
i have a ph of 7.6 and i keep bolivian rams and i have had them for 6 months.both are really healthy.
a stable ph is best instead of adding stuff to change it all the time.

 

[`Peter]

when you are adding ammonia how long does it take to go back to zero
.just research the fish that you want and make sure that they are within the same ph range.
i have a ph of 7.6 and i keep bolivian rams and i have had them for 6 months.both are really healthy.
a stable ph is best instead of adding stuff to change it all the time.

Hi, I used a fish-in cycle with some danios so idk about adding more ammonia now