Help! Mini cycle!

Discussion in 'Algae' started by SwimsWithFish, Feb 5, 2012.

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  1. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Very true. I'll have to think about it. Right now I'm leaning towards yes. It would be easy. I would probably just do a 5g tank with no baffles, just egg crate for the return. it would be cheap, all I need is PVC and a tank.

    Anyways I just tested the water again ...

    Ammonia: 0
    Nitrite: 0
    Nitrate: 10-20
    pH: 7.6 what the hell?!
     
    SwimsWithFish, Feb 5, 2012
    SwimsWithFish, Feb 5, 2012
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  2. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    My ph has never been that low. But I use Seachem salt and once in a while I'll use buffer.
     
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  3. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    I really need some buffer to stabilize my pH. Grr.
     
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  4. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    I use AquaVitro Eight.Four buffer.

    http://www.aquavitro.com/products/eightfour.html
     
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