Hi all, I’m looking for a bit of advice.
I’m new to saltwater and have been following a budget build guide on YouTube. I haven’t cycled a tank since my first freshwater one years ago as I’ve always used media from an established tank to instantly cycle. My tank is 80l (20gallon), I used dry rock and Fritz turbo start and added 2 small clowns. I’m using salifert test kits daily and currently my day 10 results are:
ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 4 (highest on card)
Nitrate: 5-10
My levels have been the same since day 2 when the ammonia dropped to 0 and I’m testing at the same time each day. I did a 15l (3-4 gallon) water change after 7 days (not sure if that’s a good thing) but I don’t want the fish to die. Should i just ride it out or is it worth adding more beneficial bacteria or any other suggestions?
Thanks
I’m new to saltwater and have been following a budget build guide on YouTube. I haven’t cycled a tank since my first freshwater one years ago as I’ve always used media from an established tank to instantly cycle. My tank is 80l (20gallon), I used dry rock and Fritz turbo start and added 2 small clowns. I’m using salifert test kits daily and currently my day 10 results are:
ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 4 (highest on card)
Nitrate: 5-10
My levels have been the same since day 2 when the ammonia dropped to 0 and I’m testing at the same time each day. I did a 15l (3-4 gallon) water change after 7 days (not sure if that’s a good thing) but I don’t want the fish to die. Should i just ride it out or is it worth adding more beneficial bacteria or any other suggestions?
Thanks