Cycle Progress - Can I do anything Else?
A brief history: Location: Midlothian (Richmond) 12 Gal Fluval Edge Water testing: API Master Freshwater kit (expiration dates between 2015 & 2016) Filter with Fluval Edge sponge, carbon and bio-media, sponge on end if intake tube Dosing water

NUTRAFIN CYCLE
I get my new filter in the next 48 hours and so would obvisously setting my tank up and cycling it ready for my bettas, well the reason for this post is

fishless cycle your opinion
I want to know what you think about fishless cycling compared to the other options available? Do you think there is a easier or quicker method to cycle your tank? and is it true this method can take months if done exactly as instructed? i am a bit

Fishless cycle using raw shrimp question.
Last monday i started my fishless cycle using shrimp. The amonia level jumped up to the 4.0-8.0 range 2 days ago and hasnt changed. Reason i say 4.0-8.0 the color on the amonia test card is so close its hard to tell. My question is when do i remove th

Cycling - The Nitrogen Cycle
GETTING YOUR TANK READY FOR YOUR BETTA There are various methods to get your tank ready for your Betta. Not everyone will agree with all methods, but I will explain all of them. Which ever you do, the temperature should be always be 78f/26c for your

The Tetra Safestart cycle diary!
Thought I'd go ahead and try this after a seemingly knowledgeable man in my LFS advised it to me. Tank currently has 2 Java ferns (I think) and 2 moss balls. Heater at 30 degrees C and a simple spray bar filter. 20L tank, 17ml of Tetra Safestart

Fishless cycle
I've just read Diana's article about this. Why the need to take out 80% of the water that you've spent weeks getting just right?

sick fish disease basic breakdown
since this a fairly new forum, i figured Id post a quick list of common diseases and cures for then for future readers to review. Most of these issues can be avoided with keeping proper water parameters and quarantine of your new fish for at least 4 weeks

cloudy water during cycle for freshwater
how long does it take for cloudy water to disappear? i just filled the tank today and started the cycle. ammonia is allready climbing. i just hate cloudy water

The Aquarium Cycle Explained
When setting up your new tank it is important to have a basic understanding of this process in order to provide a healthy environment for your new fish, and plants. In the enclosed environment of the home aquarium fish waste, excess food, and dead plant

Fishless cycle question: filter setup
Hi Folks, I'm just about to start my fishless cycle...drumroll please... My Juwel compact bio-filter is fitted with fine, coarse, nitrax, poly-pad and carbon filters. Can you tell me if I should leave it complete or maybe remove the carbon?

Cycle question
How much of a water change can you do when cycling the tank? I am changing about 20% a day and doing a gravel vac onvce a week, but the ammonia and nitrite are still not getting doen to 0 and I have now lost 2 fish. Can I change more of the water?

Split Heat Cycle
So today is day 23 of summers cycle and her flow is quite heavy i would have expected her to be finished by now but as i said she is heavier than normal so i can only imagine that she is having a split cycle i went on the internet to get some info on

how long should a fresh water tank be set up before adding fish?
im an helping a buddy set up a 72 gallon fresh water tank and was wondering how long it needs to be going before we add fish

Fishless or Fish-in cycling.
I admit, I'm a big proponent of cycling a tank with fish. I too admit, I've not tried fish-less cycling. One member on here just asked me if I had tried fish-less and I responded in this manner: No I haven't because: 1. I'm a bit too impatient and 2.