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Yeah I did, I removed the bio media from the filter and replaced it with a second sponge from my existing tank. I was doing the add food method. This made a complete mess of the tank and didn't smell great. On top of this I was seeing no movement in ammonia numbers so I drained the tank and...

Hey guys, thanks for the advice. I have a plec in my existing tank which I've had for a while and grown pretty fond of so don't want to risk putting him into the new tank if it's going to be harmful so may hang off until the reduction is happening within the 12 hours. Any idea how long it's...

Wanted to follow up on this thread in case anyone ever finds themselves in a similar situation and wonders how this panned out, could also use some follow up advice.    So about 4 or 5 days after adding the bicarbonate of soda the levels of ammonia started to drop again. Nitrite was reading 0...

Thanks Lock Man appreciate the help! Was starting to panic in case I'd done something wrong. I've added the bicarbonate of soda and have raised the ph to 8 so I guess it's back to the waiting game and hoping things kick in again. I'll be sure to dose ammonia to 3.0 from now on also. Just out...

Hey all,   new to the forum but long time lurker taking in bits of advice as I go. However I am now stuck during a cycle and need some help.   I have a 60l tank which has been cycling for around 11 weeks and all was going well until recently. I'm doing a fishless cycle and using pure Ammonia as...