lea1
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Hi,
I need some advice. I am not really a beginner but I might as well be. I have a 40b with a huge goldfish in it that seems to not cycle. I have not got a clue why or how to remedy.
I moved the filter from his 20 gallon when I put him in the 40b and thought all would be good - NOTHING is happening. I have - pH 8.2 ammonia 1.0 nitrite 0 nitrate 0 - exact same readings for way over a month. I use Prime and do frequent water changes so my guy is safe but I cannot get this cycled. I have TWO aquaclear 50 filters, TWO airstones, one inch sand substrate, fake plants and my fish.
My water is 2/3 well water (unfortunately, the water is softened) and 1/3 bottled drinking water (just to relieve fish a little from the softened water).
I don't even have a clue what more to write. I have used Dr Tims One and Only TWICE and Seachem Stability for 10+ days - still the same water parameters. I have never had to use these products before and tho the cycle was slow (large water changes), it still cycled.
HELP
thank you!
I need some advice. I am not really a beginner but I might as well be. I have a 40b with a huge goldfish in it that seems to not cycle. I have not got a clue why or how to remedy.
I moved the filter from his 20 gallon when I put him in the 40b and thought all would be good - NOTHING is happening. I have - pH 8.2 ammonia 1.0 nitrite 0 nitrate 0 - exact same readings for way over a month. I use Prime and do frequent water changes so my guy is safe but I cannot get this cycled. I have TWO aquaclear 50 filters, TWO airstones, one inch sand substrate, fake plants and my fish.
My water is 2/3 well water (unfortunately, the water is softened) and 1/3 bottled drinking water (just to relieve fish a little from the softened water).
I don't even have a clue what more to write. I have used Dr Tims One and Only TWICE and Seachem Stability for 10+ days - still the same water parameters. I have never had to use these products before and tho the cycle was slow (large water changes), it still cycled.
HELP
thank you!