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Stellaluna wrote: ↑Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:49 am If you're really impatient, you could try adding some bottled bacteria like Tetra SafeStart. It's not a guarantee, but it might help speed things up a bit.

I've had mixed results with bottled bacteria. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Just don't rely on it too much.

I'd recommend checking your water source too. Sometimes tap water has chloramines that can throw off the cycle. Are you using a dechlorinator? Seachem Prime is my go-to.