Day 11: Cycling & Equipment Update.

On Day 11 of my aquarium cycling journey, I’m excited to share updates on progress, challenges, and solutions!

Over the past week, test results revealed troubling spikes in nitrite and nitrate levels, which I addressed through strategic partial water changes and increased monitoring using my trusty API Master Test Kit. To stabilise the tank, and added more hardy plants like Dwarf Water Lettuce to naturally absorb excess nutrients. I’ve also upgraded my lighting setup by adding an additional LED light with adjustable timers, which has boosted plant growth and improved tank aesthetics, though some leaf melt remains a mystery! Speaking of efficiency, I’ve discovered a budget-friendly product (reusable 10ml test tubes ) that streamlines daily testing, making it easier to track parameters without clutter.

While the cycling process remains a waiting game, these tweaks are helping my ecosystem inch closer to balance. Stay tuned for Day 18!

10 Pcs 10ml Plastic Test Vials
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DLF9S4P...

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