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Jonnywhoop! · 05-05-2008, 11:26 PM

i just tested my nitrate with the API test kit. it came out to a solid yellow. 0 ppm (mg/L). is it because my cycle hasn't established yet? is there anyway to increase this process?

also. i called my LFS and talked to them. they recommended neutral regulator (half teaspoon) and baking soda (half a teaspoon.)

also. i just did a pH check and its at 5.5 now. i think i mistyped the 4.5 because that was what it was a week ago. so JUST TO CLARIFY, its a 5.5 now, not 4.5. i messed up. my bad.

now with the pH being 5.5. is that a suitable condition to breed discus in? or is it too acidic? i mean, in theory. amazon water has a low pH. around 4.5 - 6 ish area? correct me if im wrong.

05-05-2008, 11:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jonnywhoop! Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 26	i just tested my nitrate with the API test kit. it came out to a solid yellow. 0 ppm (mg/L). is it because my cycle hasn't established yet? is there anyway to increase this process? also. i called my LFS and talked to them. they recommended neutral regulator (half teaspoon) and baking soda (half a teaspoon.) also. i just did a pH check and its at 5.5 now. i think i mistyped the 4.5 because that was what it was a week ago. so JUST TO CLARIFY, its a 5.5 now, not 4.5. i messed up. my bad. now with the pH being 5.5. is that a suitable condition to breed discus in? or is it too acidic? i mean, in theory. amazon water has a low pH. around 4.5 - 6 ish area? correct me if im wrong.