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WienerDog
03/20/2011, 09:02 PM
Here were my test results about two weeks ago...
In this order....
AMMONIA - NITRATE - NITRITE
I didnt take the pic with the color card, but as you can see they are changin...
2 weeks ago
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af341/we4wieners/031511test1.jpg
Tonight
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af341/we4wieners/032011test.jpg
jdegrasse
03/20/2011, 09:06 PM
More patience. The ammonia test will go to zero soon.
WienerDog
03/20/2011, 09:08 PM
More patience. The ammonia test will go to zero soon.
Thought so...just needed some reassurance from someone with more experience than I.
jdegrasse
03/20/2011, 09:20 PM
No prob. You can see that nitrates are creeping up. Good sign. If you want to cycle faster just add bacteria.
WienerDog
03/20/2011, 09:27 PM
No prob. You can see that nitrates are creeping up. Good sign. If you want to cycle faster just add bacteria.

What about the SPECIAL BLEND by Microbe Lift? I was given some by my LFS. I am afraid my wife will kill me when I add the stuff...it stinks!
jdegrasse
03/20/2011, 09:28 PM
Also do you have enough live rock? Two pounds per gallon?
WienerDog
03/20/2011, 09:37 PM
Not quite, but pretty close. I'll add more as it becomes available. Here it is...plus I got some in my sump's refugium.
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af341/we4wieners/FTS031611.jpg
bertoni
03/20/2011, 11:12 PM
Moved to New to the Hobby for more views. The tank seems to be doing well.
duncantse
03/20/2011, 11:40 PM
Pretty nice aquascpaing :) I like the tunnels/bridges. Oh yah, you don't need 2 pounds of LR per gallon.
HanoverFist
03/21/2011, 03:48 AM
Just to prepare you, the Nitrite part of the cycle usually takes as long, if not longer, than the ammonia phase.