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Thanks Ben,I did my sixth test ph8,ammonia0.25,nitrite2.0,nitrate0
The nitrite is still hanging in there,trying too be patient.also took a reading of my tap water 7.4 and now have a airstone I n a bucket for 12 hours then will get a reading,that's what I read on one of the posts.will it be allright to top up water in the future straight from the tap?

Have you salted your system to 1 part per thousand? Your nitrites are quite high. If not I would put in 1 kg of pool salt to protect your fish from nitrite poisoning.

Its fine to top up your tank straight from the hose if its only in small amounts. For large amounts let it sit overnight or use rainwater.

No I have not put any salt in Ben I'm just doing what people tell me to do on this forum,so if it will be good for the fishes health then I will get some tomorrow. Was that 1kg for 1000 litres, or 3kg?

You aren't at threat level dark purple, so 1 kg per for 1000 liters should be okay.

Thanks Ron,will do

Hi guys. Added salt today,seventh day no feed,and my water test today is pH 7.8
Ammonia0.25,nitrite hard to distinguish, between2.0_5.0,nitrate 0
Fish look fine, veg growing everyday.

Did water test today ph7.4,ammonia 0,nitrite 0.25,nitrate 0.these reading are an improvement,when I do get 0 nirites,do I start feeding ?and do I go back to15/45?sorry for all the questions, but you guys have been a great help.

Yea, your just about there. I would say you are close enough that a SMALL feeding would be okay. In other words, just a very small amount of feed, and scoop out whatever is not eaten right away.

Thanks Ron,I will give them half a tablespoon.you didn't mention the pump,but I think I will keep it running full time for now.cheers

Yea, I don't use timers, so I really did not think I would have a good answer to that one.

I would leave the pump on full time until you're fully cycled. Not to far away now. Going well

Thanks heaps guys,yes not far off now,if it does cycle soon it will have only taken about 19 to twenty days.cheers

Yippee,I believe I've cycled ph 7.4 ammonia 0 nitrite0,nitrate0.
And fingers crossed, all 20 trout are still alive.so what's next slowly build feed rate up,and go back to 15/45?i would appreciate for some feed back
Ps I keep a diary to keep track of everything I do and it was 22 days to cycle,
Thanks so much for everyone's support,this forum blows me away,I'm learning new things every day.

Yes, slowly ramp up the feed, and keep checking those parameters. It looks like your cycle process has been pretty smooth. Again, with the pump, I will defer to someone who users timed f&d on that one.

Have you got bell siphons? or standpipes with holes?
15/45 works great