Cycling help - ammonia and nitrate reading, no nitrite

[CoralB]

Welcome!!

 

[EuphyllinOHk]

Welcome!

Be patient, even with bottled bacteria, it can take up to a couple weeks. Don't redose ammonia because once you hit about 4ppm, you can start to inhibit the rest of the nitrification process. Take ykour time - you only have to cycle once so no need to rush through this one. Oh... get more plants (*wink*)

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[phillyb614]

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Fish Fan]

I have my filter and pump running, heater set to 82°, pH is 6.6, my light has been off. I have drift wood and 2 plants in my tank. Using Fluval stratum for bottom.

Please know that your Fluval Stratum substrate will raise ammonia over the first month or so. This video may help with a freshwater planted tank:

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board! hello from PA!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Take things slowly. Good advice given. Don’t trust API kits. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Jump right in and don't be a stranger!