I am new to marine 34 days ago today I purchased and set up a Fluval Evo 13.5 nano tank. I made some changes to the stock item by changing the pump to a Eheim 1000 and adding filter baskets containing 1kg of Biohome ultimate marine media and filter floss. I used life dry rock for the aqua scape and Fiji white sand.
I started the cycle using Dr Tims "One and only" and his ammonium chloride as suggested. All went well at first but since day 4 although the nitrites and nitrate levels have risen the ammonia level has stayed the same at 2ppm.
Now after 34 days the readings are as follows
Ammonia. 2ppm
Nitrite. 1
Nitrate. 20
Kh. 9.6
pH. 7.8
Sg. 1024
Temp. 25.8c
A week ago I added 3 small hermit crabs and 1 very small piece of live rock.
My worry is that the ammonia level has not changed for the last 3/4 weeks the level has been checked with 2 different test kits and both give near enough the same reading.
I really at my wit's end what can I do can anybody help me please. I attached a photo for reference
Thank you
I started the cycle using Dr Tims "One and only" and his ammonium chloride as suggested. All went well at first but since day 4 although the nitrites and nitrate levels have risen the ammonia level has stayed the same at 2ppm.
Now after 34 days the readings are as follows
Ammonia. 2ppm
Nitrite. 1
Nitrate. 20
Kh. 9.6
pH. 7.8
Sg. 1024
Temp. 25.8c
A week ago I added 3 small hermit crabs and 1 very small piece of live rock.
My worry is that the ammonia level has not changed for the last 3/4 weeks the level has been checked with 2 different test kits and both give near enough the same reading.
I really at my wit's end what can I do can anybody help me please. I attached a photo for reference
Thank you