water test question

Tank is 7 wks into cycling I used a shrimp, still have a ammonia reading of .5-1 ppm, nitrites are 0,nitrates 20 does any of these look out of place?

 

did you use a whole shrimp? and i am assuming the tank in question is the one in your sig

 

yeah a whole shrimp but its been gone for 5 wks

 

If you haven't added anything and the deli shrimp is gone then you shouldn't be getting any ammonia at all. What type of test kit are you using and what is the expiration date?

 

yes it has expired, I'll have to get a new one. Thank


shouldn't nitrates be at 0 also?

 

the nitrates wil lbe the last to hit 0. give it a bit longer and all will be good.