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I have a 75g tank that has had fish in it since May 30th...started with 5 fish. My problem is that it seems like it is taking forever to get through the full cycle. It was only just over a week ago that there was enough ammonia in it to register on my test kit. I had it peak Wed before last at 2ppm and did a couple of 15-20% water changes that got it back to 1ppm. Since then I have been doing daily 15% water changes to keep it at 1ppm. Still...I register 0ppm for nitrites and nitrates.
How long before my ammonia starts going down and nitrites go up? I use well water, my ph is kept at 7.5, I have 2 Aquaclear 70s, and I have gotten a little more than a handful of gravel from my local fish store that is in a nylon bag and placed it in my tank. I have 17 fish in there right now.
Just frustrated with how long this is going on, understanding that every tank is different. The two 55g tanks I had a few years ago cycled in about 1 month with nothing special done to them. Any help would be appreciated if there is something I can do or not do to speed things up.
How long before my ammonia starts going down and nitrites go up? I use well water, my ph is kept at 7.5, I have 2 Aquaclear 70s, and I have gotten a little more than a handful of gravel from my local fish store that is in a nylon bag and placed it in my tank. I have 17 fish in there right now.
Just frustrated with how long this is going on, understanding that every tank is different. The two 55g tanks I had a few years ago cycled in about 1 month with nothing special done to them. Any help would be appreciated if there is something I can do or not do to speed things up.