Ed Seeley
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I think test kits are invaluable at the start of a tank as they allow you to test for nitrite in particular. That test is fairly easy to administer and shows pretty clearly whether there is nitrite present or not by any hint of orange or red in the sample. Just don't believe the level it says necessarily! Before you add fish nitrite has to be zero IMO. I never bothered testing for ammonia as it is rapidly turned into nitrite and that is still toxic so a nitrite reading to me says that there's something wrong!
As your tank's still cycling I'd do regular water changes to bring the ammonia down a bit and remove any old bits of plant or debris and that will help prevent any algae getting going too.
I like the tank but the rock at the back doesn't seem to match with the other to me. Maybe replace it with a bold block of stems instead?
As your tank's still cycling I'd do regular water changes to bring the ammonia down a bit and remove any old bits of plant or debris and that will help prevent any algae getting going too.
I like the tank but the rock at the back doesn't seem to match with the other to me. Maybe replace it with a bold block of stems instead?