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Vinny · 08-16-2007, 08:36 PM

Heh ... Well, My 10 Gallon (Planted.. although still adding more plants

) Tank has been up and running for close to Three weeks now, and it is currently undergoing the grueling process of Cycling.

It is currently home to one Dwarf Flame Gourami, and has been going smooth up until now.. I have hit a road block.

After testing frequently throughout the Cycling process, I have began to think that I should just let the tank take care of itself, for the ammonia levels were 0, and I thought I should let nature take its due course (by cycling without doing WC's)...

Although today, I found out my ammonia levels are near .50. The Nitrite and Nitrate levels are 0.... but its the ammonia level that are really worrying me.

I now think differently; I think I should take control and possibly do a Water Change, for I of course could not see my little Gourami take a turn for the worse as a result of my lack of judgment.

Also, I included some pictures (see the links, pictures wouldn't load... I think my water level in itself is too low, for there is at least two inches of air between the top of the tank and the water surface.

http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/b...urrent=Two.jpg
http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/b...rrent=Tank.jpg
http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/b...nt=Gourami.jpg

So my question is, How shall I go about doing Water Change's (is there a routine of daily WC's that I should follow until my Ammonia levels are O ppm?)

Also, when doing the Water Changes, should I add more water than I take out in order to make up for the low water level?

Thank you, I know my question is quite long he he... I'd appreciate the advice.

08-16-2007, 08:36 PM	#1
Vinny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lake Forest, IL Age: 16 Posts: 160	Challenges of the Cycling Process Heh ... Well, My 10 Gallon (Planted.. although still adding more plants ) Tank has been up and running for close to Three weeks now, and it is currently undergoing the grueling process of Cycling. It is currently home to one Dwarf Flame Gourami, and has been going smooth up until now.. I have hit a road block. After testing frequently throughout the Cycling process, I have began to think that I should just let the tank take care of itself, for the ammonia levels were 0, and I thought I should let nature take its due course (by cycling without doing WC's)... Although today, I found out my ammonia levels are near .50. The Nitrite and Nitrate levels are 0.... but its the ammonia level that are really worrying me. I now think differently; I think I should take control and possibly do a Water Change, for I of course could not see my little Gourami take a turn for the worse as a result of my lack of judgment. Also, I included some pictures (see the links, pictures wouldn't load... I think my water level in itself is too low, for there is at least two inches of air between the top of the tank and the water surface. http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/b...urrent=Two.jpg http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/b...rrent=Tank.jpg http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/b...nt=Gourami.jpg So my question is, How shall I go about doing Water Change's (is there a routine of daily WC's that I should follow until my Ammonia levels are O ppm?) Also, when doing the Water Changes, should I add more water than I take out in order to make up for the low water level? Thank you, I know my question is quite long he he... I'd appreciate the advice. Last edited by Vinny; 08-16-2007 at 08:43 PM.