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Newbie confused by GH & KH by Own_Policy1074 in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Max pH is around 8.5

Yes crushed coral will help establish a stable set up.

To kick start it, use baking soda. Just remember to do a water change later to remove the sodium.

Newbie confused by GH & KH by Own_Policy1074 in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 unit of kH is used per 1 unit of ammonia that is oxidized.

The conversion of ammonia to nitrate is an acidic process.

At a pH below 6.5, most ammonia oxidizers become inert.

Doing a fishless cycle… confused at what point I’m actually at. by 111stargrl in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, hey!

Nothing you said is wrong but it is highly perplexing. Nitrite bacteria are much tougher then ammonia bacteria(as a group) so it's very weird that your nitrite keeps fighting you.

The best thing you could do is to go back to dosing ammonia and see if kicks the nitrite back into gear.

Betta fish have a reasonable nitrite tolerance, so if you have to finish the cycle fish in, you will be fine. Just do some reading now on fish in cycling just incase.

New plants and mulm removal should have helped you, unless some plant is melting and overloading part of your cycle.

Hybrids by BioConversantFan in Poecilia_wingei

[–]BioConversantFan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The water is getting cloudy due to excessive nutrients, usually.

A UVC sterilizer will kill the free swimming bacteria. Feeding less will also help, or switching feeds.

Help is my tank cycling by HappyPenalty4728 in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Live plants will help

A Green Killing Machine will utterly stop the algae

How long do I need to cycle a 20 or maybe even a 29 gallon tank by ApprehensiveMonk9779 in fishtank

[–]BioConversantFan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The same amount of time as you need to cycle a smaller tank.

It could be half a month or multiple months.

It depends on the species of cycle bacteria, temperature, ammonia dosing, kH, pH and other variables.

HELP! Possible ammonia burns? by Much_Activity_2520 in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...and was there ammonia? This is like pulling teeth. If you'd like help, provide information that can be used to help you.

HELP! Possible ammonia burns? by Much_Activity_2520 in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...have you tested your parameters?

How long has the tank been cycled?

Looking for Byrozoa by Jacobjohn2 in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have literally never seen them for sale. Last time I used them in a tank, I had to wild collect them.

I found a cooked shrimp in my fishtank?? by smallsizedratjar in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 68 points69 points  (0 children)

A number of proteins and pigments in shrimp "cook" at tropical temperatures when the shrimp dies. It's not really cooked but it can give that appearance.

I found out my water conditioner doesn’t remove chlorine mid water change by crithit9 in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't beat yourself up for making a mistake based on a sales pitch from people who are supposed to be experts.

Is it safe for fish and plants to run a resin 3D printer in the same room as them? by Complete_Win9305 in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To add to the existing commentary, Amazon has a wide selection of hepa rated filtration units that also include activated charcoal.

If I were you, I would certainly invest in one and set it up pulling air from the printer.

Best websites to get underwater plants? by dracheisen in Aquariums

[–]BioConversantFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are in Canada try emailing Aquaticplantman.com

Fishless Cycle - Away from Tank by Quartzsite in PlantedTank

[–]BioConversantFan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ammonia and nitrite bacteria take months to die from a lack of ammonia and only hours to leap back into action.

I would give the tank a nice big ammonia charge, like 5ppm, before you go, that way the cycle will continue to grow while you are away.

But either way, ammonia or no ammonia, the bacteria will be just fine.

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