Hi everyone,
I've recently decided to reactivate my old 10 gallon aquarium that has been inactive for 5 years or so(used to be home to my turtle) and since I've never kept fish before I need some advice.
I started by introducing some live plants on April 13th and bought a pair of Dwarf Gouramis (1 male, 1 female) 3 days later. I later realised they might not be the best fish to cycle with but it was kinda too late and the fish seem to be doing great. I also put some Cycle and some plantgrow in the tank at the same time as the fish and invested in a test kit yesterday.
My readings intrigue me a little though. They are as follow: Amonia: 0, nitrite: 0.3 pH 7.8 (7.6 out of the tap)
I'am just wondering whether or not its normal that I'am already not reading any amonia (6 days after introducing fish). Isnt it a little fast? Then again maybe its because of the Cycle I put in.
Also I'am looking into some possible tank mates for my gouramis. Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
I've recently decided to reactivate my old 10 gallon aquarium that has been inactive for 5 years or so(used to be home to my turtle) and since I've never kept fish before I need some advice.
I started by introducing some live plants on April 13th and bought a pair of Dwarf Gouramis (1 male, 1 female) 3 days later. I later realised they might not be the best fish to cycle with but it was kinda too late and the fish seem to be doing great. I also put some Cycle and some plantgrow in the tank at the same time as the fish and invested in a test kit yesterday.
My readings intrigue me a little though. They are as follow: Amonia: 0, nitrite: 0.3 pH 7.8 (7.6 out of the tap)
I'am just wondering whether or not its normal that I'am already not reading any amonia (6 days after introducing fish). Isnt it a little fast? Then again maybe its because of the Cycle I put in.
Also I'am looking into some possible tank mates for my gouramis. Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks