20 Gallon Low Light Planted Tank Build Journal! FINALLY!

[PattyCakes81]

What are your nitrite levels at? Are they rising?

No, Just check them this morning at 6:30am! There are at 0ppm.
Parameters:
Temp: 79 degrees F
Ammonia: Looks between 1ppm and 2ppm
NitrItes: 0ppm
NitrAtes: 0ppm
pH: 6.8



Should I be concerned? Test kit bottles are not expired. I started with Caribsea Instant Aquarium Gravel Peace River. Do you think its actually working?

Thanks in advance for any tips, advice and suggestions!
Patricia

 

[aquageek]

Honestly I wouldn't be too concerned. It has only been 5 days since you added water.

You could try adding some plants - that will help the cycle.

 

[rufioman]

Should I send you some media and help you get through this cycle?

 

[PattyCakes81]

Honestly I wouldn't be too concerned. It has only been 5 days since you added water.

You could try adding some plants - that will help the cycle.

My plants are ordered. They come in few days.

Should I send you some media and help you get through this cycle?

Really?


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[PattyCakes81]

I decided to check out how the light looks on the tank. I like it a lot! here's a pic:


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[aquageek]

Looking good! Can't wait to see your plants in there! :dive2:

 

[PattyCakes81]

Retested tank for ammonia nitrate nitrite and pH:
current parameters:
Ammonia: 4ppm
NitrItes: 0ppm
NitrAtes: 0ppm
pH: 6.8


No Changes. I will check in a few days.

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[FreshyFresh]

I'm in the same boat Patti, except my pH is ~7.6. I was hoping to get some used filtering media from a buddy today, but I caught what the kids had.. Ugh.. flu time.

Joel

 

[PattyCakes81]

I'm in the same boat Patti, except my pH is ~7.6. I was hoping to get some used filtering media from a buddy today, but I caught what the kids had.. Ugh.. flu time.

Joel

Hope you feel better Joel. I have bronchitis 3 weeks ago. maybe it's worth it if you got the used filter media!

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[ryukin_5]

you could probably turn the heater sideways and push it down about 3/4 the way down...
you are probably going to turn the power off when you are doing your maintenance/ water change so just in case you dont turn off the power the heater will be safe ...