Pennyc Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hi ThereWe set up the tank and we were given some bacteria to add by the lfs. We also added 3 electric yellow fry. I planned on doing a fishless cycle but was told this was the best way by the lfs.They have been fine for the last 5 days eating and swimming all about. I did the water tests and the ammonia is at 1.0 EEEEK Nitrites 0 and Nitrates at 5.0I know that everything has to spike for it to cycle and I know adding the fish and the bacteria will have caused this to begin however I assume I need to do a partial water change.What volume would you recommend on a still cycling tank with 3 small fish in it?Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intangcity Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 in my opinion id prob do small changes of bout 10-15% for the first one then step it up to 25% afterwards.when ive cycled a tank ive always let it run for a week minimum then add maybe a few bristlenose and thrown in some food.let it run for another week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennyc Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Thanks it had been running with just water for a week all levels stable but will do a small change tonight and keep an eye on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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