Update on Lincoln's Water parameters.
Today, 5 days after last water change, and about 3 1/2 weeks in, the water parameters were as follows:
Ammonia: 1ppm
Nitrite: 0.25-0.5ppm
Nitrate: 5ppm
I did a 20% water change today with gravel syphon and added Seed again.
So the good news is that the tank is producing nitrates from nitrite. The bad news is ammonia was a little high for my liking. Since the tank is already producing nitrites and nitrates, I want to keep ammonia below 1ppm. Between he 20% water change and the gravel syphon, we should be in good shape. My guess is it's down 30%.
I plan to add the Seed for a few days and also add some extra biological media. That will not be seeded, but it's the porous clay stuff and I will put in a small mesh bag. This should speed up the adoption of beneficial bacteria. Not sure I need it, but it can't hurt.
My guess is by this time in 2 weeks, we will only be seeing Nitrates.
In the meantime, Lincoln seems fine and is showing no visible signs of stress. Gills look good, colors are good, and he's eating happily.
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