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I'm on day 10 of cycling with TSS+ (10 Gallon, marineland penguin with added matrix behind bio wheel). I have 2 adult female guppies in the tank. I believe it has finished cycling. Today the readings are:
High pH 8.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10-20+ (? Not sure as it looked different every angle I held it)
My last test was about 4 or 5 days ago and the numbers were
High pH 8.2
Ammonia .25
Nitrite 2.0
Nitrate 20-40
Should I give it a few more days or am I done cycling?
Do I need to do a water change? The water and gravel are very clean, I just wasn't sure as I've read some advise to preform a wc once it's cycled.
As for adding more fish to the tank, I was interested in 2 Cory cats, more guppies and maybe some shrimp.( I have a 29 gallon with a razorback musk turtle hatchling in it that I'd like to eventually place extra guppies and fry in.) I know the general rule of thumb is one fish a week after cycling, but since these are fairly small fish can I stock more per week?
High pH 8.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10-20+ (? Not sure as it looked different every angle I held it)
My last test was about 4 or 5 days ago and the numbers were
High pH 8.2
Ammonia .25
Nitrite 2.0
Nitrate 20-40
Should I give it a few more days or am I done cycling?
Do I need to do a water change? The water and gravel are very clean, I just wasn't sure as I've read some advise to preform a wc once it's cycled.
As for adding more fish to the tank, I was interested in 2 Cory cats, more guppies and maybe some shrimp.( I have a 29 gallon with a razorback musk turtle hatchling in it that I'd like to eventually place extra guppies and fry in.) I know the general rule of thumb is one fish a week after cycling, but since these are fairly small fish can I stock more per week?