Donna O

Had a great visit with Zev who brought some filter matter and I gave some of mine in exchange. Have learnt so much and now am keen to purchase a couple of fish to really get the tank cycling. Many thanks Zev and to all those who offered advice.

WOW thanks Zev, I have sent you a pm.

I would certainly appreciate some filter media Zev. The Jebo is like an Aqua One with filter system in the lid - ceramic noodles, white filter pads, course black scouring pad filter. I have just carried out the tank test with the following results: PH 7.6, High PH 8.0, Nitrate 5.0, Nitrite 0, Ammonia 0.25. I can purchase a couple of fish no problems there. When would be a convenient time to catch up Zev? I live in St Leonards - just off Grays Rd.

Thankyou for your advice. I have updated my profile. I will test the tap water and aquarium again tonight and see what the readings are. I will post once done.

I have been going to my local fish shop and have been following their advice. He said NOT to put any fish in until the nitrate, nitrite and ammonia where at zero as they would die. He said to use stability and do water changes and by adding fish food would start the cycle. I obviously don't know what I am doing but now am not sure if the advice I have been given is correct. Will 6 neons be enough to start cycling the tank? I am as green as they come but very willing to learn. This fish business is harder than I thought but I know it will be worth it.

I have had a Jebo R362 tank sitting for about 6 weeks trying to get the chemical balance right. :nilly: I thought I almost had it - Nitrite 0, Nitrate 5.0 and Ammonia .25 but was advised to do a 50% water change and now my Nitrate is 10.0, Ammonia still .25 and Nitrite is 0. I have been adding 'stability' on a daily basis (half a capful) and once a pinch of fish food last week. I am keen to get fish in as even though the tank sounds relaxing and looks great I would love to see some fishes swimming around. Any help would be greatly appreciated so I can get my tank stabilised. I understand that the size of my tank would allow no more than 10 inches of fish but thats fine by me.