[jones57742]

todays test says the ammonia is at 1.0!! I think somethings very wrong here, im gonna do a major water change

I have been following this thread and have noted that you have modified you your original post 5 times in response to questions.

Yes: you are correct that there is something wrong.

At 14 days you should observe a nitrite concentration since you have observed an ammonia concentration.

I am not familiar with you filtration products or test kit which you are utilizing but from the information which you have posted either:

1) the biological filtration in the filtration products is not functioning or

2) the test kit is old and yielding inaccurate results.

From the extent of your diligence I would speculate 1).

It would really help me to help you if you could post a photograph of your aquarium and the filtration products which you are employing.

Please note that IMHO at an ammonia concentration of 1.0 your fish suffering.

TR

 

[jones57742]

good news, my ammonia is finnaly starting to go down and nitrites are building up,

Ammonia .25
Nitrite 1.0

Looks like you are approaching or are on the downleg leg of the cycle.

You got a nitrate test kit as that is "what will be coming next"?

TR