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My system is only a week old so less. Did use rocks from another system to get it started. Threw in 5 fish for the cycling period. This is my second system but never saw this in my first system.

Keep in mind I took this sample 1.5hrs After I fed the fish. I am not going to feed again until after tomorrow. I will take another test this evening.... and one in the morning before feeding.

Got a large basil plant to throw in. Turned out to be several smaller plants. So now I have 5 Basil plants, 2 baby Garlic Chives, and one small parsley. So hopefully the Nitrates can come down. There should be a Lot of beans germinating over the next week or two.

Should I do a 1/3 water change as well?

PH - 7.8
Ammonia - 1 to 2 ppm
Nitrite - 2 to 5 ppm
Nitrate - 40 - 80 ppm

Marty

The fish seem fine for now. The temp this morning for the water is 80degF. So it may only be swinging 5-7 deg. every Day/Night.

Check out my post on your system thread Marty .

Thank You!!!

I know it took you a good while to get all of that info. out of your head and onto the forum.

I hope to get to repay you some time.

I am about to do my evening test. I will post the results on my system thread.

The fish look a little calmer.

Link to my system thread for others interested.... this part is on page 2

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=28843&start=0

Marty