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so i have a 1.5 gallon tank
it has a 3i tetra whisper filter
i have been trying to cycle it for a month or so
its readings are
ammonia: .50 ppm
nitrite: im not sure but it look like 0
nitrate: 0
i will take a pic of the nitrite reading asap
why is it taking forever to cycle this
im thinking of adding tetra safe start
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This is fishless?
What are you going to stock it with?
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Maybe have a LFS test it for you. I have always found it was easier to get a good accurate reading when viewing in person rather than looking at a pic. I posted a pic of a test result once and thought the color in the pic was a little different than the colors in real life
Also, have you cleaned the tank/filter or done anything like that ?
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i didn't touch the filter or tank
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what media do you have in the filter ?
what is your PH reading as a cycle can stall if it is much below 6.4
Are you using de-chlor with your water ?
dont forget to check the PH of your tap too 
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the ph is 7.6 so that is not a problem
so what about tetra safestart
i was thinking of dumping that stuff in until ammonia reaches 0
and then adding the shrimp
oh ya btw i don't have a heater in there yet is that ok
thanks in advance
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I would not use the safe start but stick with ammonia.
What did you dose it to originally?
and as someone asked - what media do you have in your filter?
Heat will help a fishless cycle along so if you plan on heating the tank, I'd get one and set it around 82F
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It's a tetra small bio bag
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