finally the 220 gal is cycled!!! the nitrite finally went down last week. i had to take my fish out to treat them for ich and i didnt realize that the bacteria could die without them so i was worried that when i put them back i would have to start all over. well i put them in about 4 days ago and the water is still really good.
ammonia 0
nitrite 0
nitrate btw 5-10
ph 8.2
yay! finally my fish can be happy without ich and with good water!!! its funny how water can be so exciting!
now i just have to get more fish b/c i lost alot to ich. this time i wont add them to my main tank right away! just one new fish with ich devastated the whole tank! thanks for everyones help with all the questions and uncertainty!
kim