What kind of filter media are you running with? That is the only thing I can think of that would be removing all the Nitrogenous compounds from your water.
SirWired
SirWired
Faulty API tests?
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Filter is just a regular top fin, old carbon and no live plants
I have used a poly filter that does remove various things (Chemical sponge for removing water impurities such as nitrates, phosphates, silicates, ammonia, copper, chlorine, etc.) But I don't have that in all the time.
I'll just keep testing!
I have used a poly filter that does remove various things (Chemical sponge for removing water impurities such as nitrates, phosphates, silicates, ammonia, copper, chlorine, etc.) But I don't have that in all the time.
I'll just keep testing!
OK this situation is bending my mind into a pretzel...what magical elixir is in your tank water that is allowing you to keep a guppy in a 5 gallon for 2 weeks without a trace of ammonia? You ARE feeding you fish right? (just kidding)
I've heard of a cycle stalling due to low KH/PH crash, but your PH seems stable. Also, the stall usually happens in the nitrite phase of the cycle when ammonia won't go down.
Anyone out there have any ideas??????
I've heard of a cycle stalling due to low KH/PH crash, but your PH seems stable. Also, the stall usually happens in the nitrite phase of the cycle when ammonia won't go down.
Anyone out there have any ideas??????
Ms.Bubbles said:
That is why I am sooo confused ... I know it goes against the grain but I just added 3 Julii cory because I wanted to up the bio load and STILL I have no ammonia readings. (5 days after adding them) I do change water often (every other day, 10-20%) and keep the tanks clean. But I also get these same readings in my 10g with the 3 guppies.
My Nitrates are ever so slightly yellow orange. Maybe I am cycled with only like 1-2 Nitrates so it looks more like 0????? Just guessing.
I am so afraid of spikes - I test sooo often!
Can prime affect the ammonia and affect the cycle??
Guppygal, I addressed this in your other PH post, but I'll mention it again.
Cycling a tank can consume KH in your tankwater. KH and PH are tied together, so a low KH (say below 2 or 3) can cause your PH to crash. When this happens, your cycle can stall.
You can remedy the situation with baking soda, crushed coral or some form of calcium carbonate. These will help to raise the KH and subsequently raise the PH and 'buffer' it to keep it stable.
I believe a safe starting point is 1 teaspoon baking soda per 10-15 gallons of water. You can mix it in some tank water and add a bit at a time if you're feeling cautious, then you can re-measure the KH/PH and see how much improvement is being made. I believe a KH of 3 has good buffering capacity, but a KH test will probably state their recommendations.
Cycling a tank can consume KH in your tankwater. KH and PH are tied together, so a low KH (say below 2 or 3) can cause your PH to crash. When this happens, your cycle can stall.
You can remedy the situation with baking soda, crushed coral or some form of calcium carbonate. These will help to raise the KH and subsequently raise the PH and 'buffer' it to keep it stable.
I believe a safe starting point is 1 teaspoon baking soda per 10-15 gallons of water. You can mix it in some tank water and add a bit at a time if you're feeling cautious, then you can re-measure the KH/PH and see how much improvement is being made. I believe a KH of 3 has good buffering capacity, but a KH test will probably state their recommendations.
