SmoothVermin
01/16/2009, 08:09 AM
Hello,
I have been trying to cycle a 14g biocube with 17lbs of LR and a couple pounds of rubble that replaced the bioballs. Its been about a week now and I have been looking for the ammonia spike but all I see now is 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 20 Nitrate. To my understanding the nitrate was supposed to be the end result of my cycle. Is it possible my LR boosted the process? The rock came from the LFS fully cured. (I was told) Should probaly add that there is also a filter cartridge with activated charcoal installed. I am in no rush to stock the tank but any information would be appreciated.
I have been trying to cycle a 14g biocube with 17lbs of LR and a couple pounds of rubble that replaced the bioballs. Its been about a week now and I have been looking for the ammonia spike but all I see now is 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 20 Nitrate. To my understanding the nitrate was supposed to be the end result of my cycle. Is it possible my LR boosted the process? The rock came from the LFS fully cured. (I was told) Should probaly add that there is also a filter cartridge with activated charcoal installed. I am in no rush to stock the tank but any information would be appreciated.