Ashlimarie83
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Just starting setting up my tank and I am now experiencing a bacteria bloom.
Just looking for some advice on what to do because some sites said just wait it out (that it would go away in either a few days or a few weeks) and some said to do large water changes daily and use water clearing solution (but I read the bottle on my solution and it says only to use on established tanks!).
I thought that before I do anything I should consult with some "experts" and see what your take is on this.
Some back ground info, I had just added some java moss, java ferns, and a fresh new plant a few days prior and started the filter up and running. Yesterday I added a resin log from one of my old aquarium to help add some bacteria to my new tank. I also bought just 1 little danio at the the goading of the LFS clerk, even though I know he's not going to do much for my 40 gal tank, but a little ammonia waste from him is better then none I suppose.
Also, my readings so far are:
PH: 7.6
Amonia: 0.50 ppm
Nitrates: 0 ppm
Nitrites: (Hard to tell) 5 ~ 10 ppm
Thanks for any advice!