Hi, I just started cycling my 20gal AIO tank a week ago.
For the first few days, I strictly followed the directions for MicroBacter7, ~4 drops per gallon of water. Ammonia, Nitrites, and Nitrates stayed at 0.50ppm, 0ppm, and 0ppm respectively for 5 days until I decided to pour the whole 250mL bottle into my tank. I learned through my previous research that I can't overdose nitrifying bacteria and I want to see some results.
A few hours after doing so, Ammonia dropped to 0.25ppm while Nitrites and Nitrates stayed at 0ppm. Also, the water became cloudy. A quick google search told me that it was bacterial bloom and it will be gone in a few days. Before sleeping, I made a test again and all of them were 0ppm.
The next morning, water is clear. Ammonia spiked to 0.50ppm, Nitrites and Nitrates are still 0ppm. Today is the 2nd day, same results this morning.
Did I do anything wrong? My test kit is API Saltwater Master Test Kit.
For the first few days, I strictly followed the directions for MicroBacter7, ~4 drops per gallon of water. Ammonia, Nitrites, and Nitrates stayed at 0.50ppm, 0ppm, and 0ppm respectively for 5 days until I decided to pour the whole 250mL bottle into my tank. I learned through my previous research that I can't overdose nitrifying bacteria and I want to see some results.
A few hours after doing so, Ammonia dropped to 0.25ppm while Nitrites and Nitrates stayed at 0ppm. Also, the water became cloudy. A quick google search told me that it was bacterial bloom and it will be gone in a few days. Before sleeping, I made a test again and all of them were 0ppm.
The next morning, water is clear. Ammonia spiked to 0.50ppm, Nitrites and Nitrates are still 0ppm. Today is the 2nd day, same results this morning.
Did I do anything wrong? My test kit is API Saltwater Master Test Kit.