Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 13, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 13, 2014 I have been using their line this whole time but I thought I would use the 5ml on the syringe... that's until I saw the difference 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fantailfan1 Posted October 13, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 13, 2014 Oh, ok. I'd stick with their line. And your glasses. Signed, Your online optometrist. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 14, 2014 yes will do Dr. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 14, 2014 Readings today using my glasses . Ammonia 0 Nirtrites back up to 2-5ppm Nitrate 20ppm PH 7.4 I put ammonia back up to 1ppm. I have checked my log yesterday made a month of cycling and nitrites spike is at the two week mark.... Hopefully I am almost there 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fantailfan1 Posted October 14, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 14, 2014 Sounds good. I'd do another huge WC tomorrow . .. . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 14, 2014 Will do thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 15, 2014 I did a 100% WC change last night, wouldn't be able to do it today. Reading this morning were ammonia 0 nitrite still around 2-5ppm nitrate 40ppm PH 7.4 temp 78 I dosed ammonia back to 1ppm.... When I check the nitrites now, they don't immediately go dark purple on the first drop anymore..it actually takes a little bit after shaking the tube. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 15, 2014 I know exciting. When should I do the next WC. Maybe a few days if I dont see it dropping anymore? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fantailfan1 Posted October 15, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 15, 2014 With nitrite going to 2-5 in 24 hours, you probably won't see it drop if you wait several days. In order to see a drop, the BBs would have to process 4-10 ppm or more if you wait more than 2 days. Does that make sense? You might start to see it drop if you stop adding ammonia for a few days. If it was me, I'd do a WC tomorrow or Friday mainly cuz I'd want to know when it starts dropping cuz I'm impatient. (And I'd want to get that chu in there. ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 15, 2014 Ha ha ha yes I want him in there too!! Ive been on my knees in front of the tank begging for it to hurry up.. ok im gonna do another 100% WC I if I can make time should I do it tonight or try to fit it in tomorrow. Also should I stop adding ammonia for a day? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fantailfan1 Posted October 15, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 15, 2014 I'd do it tomorrow. On the days you skip the WC, let's skip the ammonia and see if the nitrite has dropped any before the WC. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 15, 2014 Ok Thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 I skipped the ammonia yesterday and I am currently doing the 100% WC now. When I tested before the WC nitrite was still high but didn't immediately go to dark purple right away it took a minute. But still ended up at 2-5ppm after waiting 5 min 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm hoping to have both fish soon, but this cycling is making me crazy LOL I will be QT the both for a few weeks before they go into the main tank. Hopefully by then this process will be under control I would like to order the oranda by Monday, and they would arrive by Friday and go into QT for a few weeks. Do you think that is a good idea or hold off? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fantailfan1 Posted October 16, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 If you're QTing in a different tank, that should be fine. If you're still not cycled by the time their QTS is done I will have to send you some of my BBs. Then they would be in 4 states. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Flipper Posted October 16, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm hoping to have both fish soon, but this cycling is making me crazy LOL I will be QT the both for a few weeks before they go into the main tank. Hopefully by then this process will be under control I would like to order the oranda by Monday, and they would arrive by Friday and go into QT for a few weeks. Do you think that is a good idea or hold off? Cool beans! Where are you ordering from I can send you some BBs too if you want 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 If you're QTing in a different tank, that should be fine. If you're still not cycled by the time their QTS is done I will have to send you some of my BBs. Then they would be in 4 states. :Thank you I appreciate that. Yes I am QTing in a huge sterilite tub. I checked Raingarden's QT and warranty info and he suggests QT for a good 2-4 weeks so Gonna make my decision soon on which oranda. I'll let you know 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm hoping to have both fish soon, but this cycling is making me crazy LOL I will be QT the both for a few weeks before they go into the main tank. Hopefully by then this process will be under control I would like to order the oranda by Monday, and they would arrive by Friday and go into QT for a few weeks. Do you think that is a good idea or hold off? Cool beans! Where are you ordering from I can send you some BBs too if you want You guys are so awesome I already ordered a ranchu from Raingarden, and he is waiting for me to choose an oranda 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 I would pay for BB's at this point lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm hoping to have both fish soon, but this cycling is making me crazy LOL I will be QT the both for a few weeks before they go into the main tank. Hopefully by then this process will be under control I would like to order the oranda by Monday, and they would arrive by Friday and go into QT for a few weeks. Do you think that is a good idea or hold off? Cool beans! Where are you ordering from I can send you some BBs too if you want You guys are so awesome I already ordered a ranchu from Raingarden, and he is waiting for me to choose an oranda My nitrites are like crazy high and they are having a hard time coming down. Lisa has been a blessing giving me guidance and she having me do large WC's.... These little buggers are driving me nuts.... Mainly because I hate waiting and I have little patience lol... Can't help it when you are dying to finally see cute little wiggle butts in the tank 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jenzaar Posted October 16, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 I think all of us are wanting to send you some BBs!! Lisa really helped me out when i was cycling - at one point i was doing 3 water changes every day to try to keep my nitrites off that dark purple color. not fun, so i feel your pain! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 I think all of us are wanting to send you some BBs!! Lisa really helped me out when i was cycling - at one point i was doing 3 water changes every day to try to keep my nitrites off that dark purple color. not fun, so i feel your pain! Well if anyone wants to send me some, I will not say no and I will give $$ I'm desperate lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Flipper Posted October 16, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 Wow! This reminds me of my Quinn http://www.raingarden.us/1039b.JPG Who are you leaning toward? Come on I'm dying here! PS. I PMed you 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cdionne77 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2014 Wow! This reminds me of my Quinn http://www.raingarden.us/1039b.JPG Who are you leaning toward? Come on I'm dying here! PS. I PMed you I was thinking of #1620 The black female oranda or #1672 or lol # 1705 I'll put a pic or the chu that is on hold for me 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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