Cycling readings
Keep readings at the same grain so the trend is easy to review.
- Date and time of each test
- Ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate
- pH and temperature if you are tracking them
- Water changes, added media, feeding, livestock, or additive notes
Review before stocking
Use trusted cycling guidance, local expertise, and reliable tests before adding livestock.
- Confirm readings with a trusted kit or source
- Avoid rushing based on one test
- Keep reminders for retesting
- Record questions before making irreversible changes