I cycled tanks and a 1000+ gallon pond before without any issues and understand it takes some time, however I find it concerning that I see no change at 13 days. Tank was wet on 8/13. RO water, used Prime to make sure everything was good. Caribisea live sand and dry rock. Added ammonia to 3.6ppm and Fritz. 1 week in, ammonia is still at 3.6ppm and nitrite was at 1.9ppm.
1 week goes by, no change. I added BIO-Spira. Maybe I got a bad batch of Fritz, who knows.
I am at day 13 and ammonia and nitrite is still at 3.6ppm and 1.9ppm. Testing every 3 days (Mon, Wed, Fri) Hanna Checkers.
Temp was between 81 - 87 (now), pH consistant at 7.9, salinity 1.027 - 1.025, and the water is aerated from the VCA return.
I for sure thought I see something changing within 13 days.
Might do a water change and redose ammonia to 2ppm. I do have some leftover shrimp in the refridge that is temping me as well.
Edit: NitrAte is at 20ppm now?? Using API test kit for this parameter.
1 week goes by, no change. I added BIO-Spira. Maybe I got a bad batch of Fritz, who knows.
I am at day 13 and ammonia and nitrite is still at 3.6ppm and 1.9ppm. Testing every 3 days (Mon, Wed, Fri) Hanna Checkers.
Temp was between 81 - 87 (now), pH consistant at 7.9, salinity 1.027 - 1.025, and the water is aerated from the VCA return.
I for sure thought I see something changing within 13 days.
Might do a water change and redose ammonia to 2ppm. I do have some leftover shrimp in the refridge that is temping me as well.
Edit: NitrAte is at 20ppm now?? Using API test kit for this parameter.
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