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Magdelaine · 04-21-2005, 11:22 AM

I ended up adding enough ammonia (1 cc) to get a reading between 1.5 and 3 mg/l, but I didn't add any more than that for fear of overspiking and damaging the bacteria. Should I wait a full 24 hours to test again?

And, yes, I know the kind of pictures you are talking about... 20 fish of different types in a 20 gallon tank, looking like a rainbow. But not a good environment for the fish, unfortunately

Yes, I admit that is what I have in mind sometimes. It's too bad I have to start with 10 gallons, but it's what I could handle given how much time it's been since the last time I had a tank. I'm going to start with a school of six neons and 3 ghost shrimp. From there I don't know. I'm sure I will make mistakes!

BTW, everything I've heard about Java moss is that it is a fast grower, even in low light. But I have yet to see any of it in action.

04-21-2005, 11:22 AM	#15
Magdelaine Persistant Gurgler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Mojave Desert Age: 38 Posts: 154	Re: cycling tank-am I done?? (should I add a fish?) I ended up adding enough ammonia (1 cc) to get a reading between 1.5 and 3 mg/l, but I didn't add any more than that for fear of overspiking and damaging the bacteria. Should I wait a full 24 hours to test again? And, yes, I know the kind of pictures you are talking about... 20 fish of different types in a 20 gallon tank, looking like a rainbow. But not a good environment for the fish, unfortunately Yes, I admit that is what I have in mind sometimes. It's too bad I have to start with 10 gallons, but it's what I could handle given how much time it's been since the last time I had a tank. I'm going to start with a school of six neons and 3 ghost shrimp. From there I don't know. I'm sure I will make mistakes! BTW, everything I've heard about Java moss is that it is a fast grower, even in low light. But I have yet to see any of it in action.