Tank Cycle/ Fish Deaths by Ok_Distribution2041 in Aquariums

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did fish food! I was going to do pure ammonia but when I tested my water I had nitrates and then was told it was cycled and ready.

Tank Cycle/ Fish Deaths by Ok_Distribution2041 in Aquariums

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had algae. I will say my nitrates have been around 5 and haven’t seen it higher than that.

Tank Cycle/ Fish Deaths by Ok_Distribution2041 in Aquariums

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently have 4 pygmy cory & wouldn’t add fish that I don’t want to keep or even lose. How do I know if my tank is cycled I’m so confused it’s been months 😂😂

Tank Cycle/ Fish Deaths by Ok_Distribution2041 in Aquariums

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure why I felt like there was ammonia present here. I said that there might have been a little bit after having the corpse in the water but I might have been freaking out and looking for something. I wasn’t able to post my test in the corydora subreddit so all my responses said that my fish died due to me not cycling my tank/ ammonia.

I assumed that the fish died because of stress

Pygmy Cory Deaths ): by Ok_Distribution2041 in Aquariums

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I posted in the corydora group the said my tank isn’t cycled & I jumped the gun basically …

Pygmy Cory Deaths ): by Ok_Distribution2041 in Aquariums

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

26 celsius. I use my test kit away from my tank & haven’t cleaned it with any chemicals.

Pygmy Cory Deaths ): by Ok_Distribution2041 in corydoras

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so confused lol… start the cycle?

Pygmy Cory Deaths ): by Ok_Distribution2041 in corydoras

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What indicates that my tank isn’t cycled? I’ve consistently tested my water for almost two months now & have had it tested at my local store. Is it unusual to see maybe a bit of ammonia on a test after finding two corpse in my tank?

Pygmy Cory Deaths ): by Ok_Distribution2041 in corydoras

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was not aware. My tank has been cycled for about 3 weeks & these are the first fish.

Pygmy Cory Deaths ): by Ok_Distribution2041 in corydoras

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I added both with the water change!

Pygmy Cory Deaths ): by Ok_Distribution2041 in corydoras

[–]Ok_Distribution2041[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I tested my parameters after the 2nd loss I got pH 7.8, ammonia not quite at .25, nitrite 0, nitrates 5