JessicaandMarshall 2 Posted November 26, 2003 It's been over 2 months now! Ammonia 0 nitrite 0.1 nitrate 4-5 pH 8 (all my tanks are always 8, it's obviously our water) My nitrites went to 0 once for 1 or two days, then they went back to 0.1 and they just stay there...... the water out of the tap is 0 for nitrites. Also my nitrates won't rise highter than 4-5. When my nitrites were 0, my nitrates were down to 1! What am I doing wrong? Do you think it could be inadequate filtration? I don't remember how many times an hour the water turns over, I checked then forgot and now lost the box, but it's a reagent aquatech filter, and is supposed to be good for the size of tank I have, 44 gal. Thanks Jessica 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessicaandMarshall 2 Posted November 27, 2003 anyone have any ideas why this stupid thing won't cycle? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wynkin 1 Posted November 27, 2003 I am not sure but I am wondering if it is somehow a false reading, since you do have nitrates but they are low. Do you have live plants? I know that you are not able to get bio-spira but maybe there is some other product... I am hoping that someone with greater knowledge will answer this! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wynkin 1 Posted November 27, 2003 One more thing, do you fish seem to be affected by the nitrites? I hope that you get this figured out fast. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites