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Hey guys
I have recently just started my first planted tank, a 5 gallon Fluval Spec. At the moment I am doing a fishless cycle.
Everything seems to be doing well - there’s lots of new growth on the plants and there are also about three hitch-hiking snails which help manage the algae, and they seem to be thriving as well.
The only problem is, for about three weeks my water tests have come up with 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, but also 0 nitrates. The pH is about 6.6 because of the Fluval stratum I added.
I am using the API Freshwater Master Test Kit. I know it’s not a problem with how I am doing the testing or the kit itself, as I use it on my other tank and it works perfectly. I am just wondering why for three weeks straight, there have consistently been no nitrates, and yet 0 ammonia and 0 nitrites?
Yes I do have an understanding of the nitrogen cycle, and I am doing a fishless cycle. I add Prime weekly, as well as a bio-starter, and have a filter and heater running at all times. I also do water changes weekly.
Any advice would be appreciated! I’ve also included some photos for anyone interested. Thanks!
I have recently just started my first planted tank, a 5 gallon Fluval Spec. At the moment I am doing a fishless cycle.
Everything seems to be doing well - there’s lots of new growth on the plants and there are also about three hitch-hiking snails which help manage the algae, and they seem to be thriving as well.
The only problem is, for about three weeks my water tests have come up with 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, but also 0 nitrates. The pH is about 6.6 because of the Fluval stratum I added.
I am using the API Freshwater Master Test Kit. I know it’s not a problem with how I am doing the testing or the kit itself, as I use it on my other tank and it works perfectly. I am just wondering why for three weeks straight, there have consistently been no nitrates, and yet 0 ammonia and 0 nitrites?
Yes I do have an understanding of the nitrogen cycle, and I am doing a fishless cycle. I add Prime weekly, as well as a bio-starter, and have a filter and heater running at all times. I also do water changes weekly.
Any advice would be appreciated! I’ve also included some photos for anyone interested. Thanks!
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