tough little guys...

[Cichlid*Newbie]

I have to give my cichlids props haha for surviving my poor cycling...although i don't know if its through...i think the zebras gills are a bit red but ive been doing water changes everyday...and with each water change the ammonia is dropping...i think its almost .5 now...

Its been about 2 weeks since i had the fish in the tank now...how long is the cycle going to last for?

I dont think the fish are in danger, i haven''t noticed any other signs that would indicate they are sick...they more active then ever and seem to all be getting along fine...

[cocoa_pleco]

red zebras can take some punishment, glad they took the cycle!

cycle times vary alot but once you get a nitrate spike your cycle is done

[Cichlid*Newbie]

Hey Cocoa...

I did a water change tonight and i think the temp was a bit warmer...would this make the fish really active? Or is that a sign somethings wrong..the zebras are chasing each other in circles lol...and my tank bully is swimming all over...diff than usual....i turned the heater down to let the water cool a bit..ill check it a little later..im thinking 82 is too high..eek...the water doesn't feel really warm though..maybe my thermometer is messed? argh..

[cocoa_pleco]

the water feels warm, my 90g is at 82f and when i stick my hand in it feels way warmer.

82f is fine, higher temps will make them more active, but the chasing is normal, cichlids often chase eachother and fly around

[Cichlid*Newbie]

Oh okay...well ill adjust the heater where i had it previously then...at about 24/25...they seemed to like that...