Day 15 of fishless cycle

[MileHighReefer Youtube]

Hello please help

I’m on day 15 of the fishless cycle. My ammonia is at 2.5 PPM while my nitrite is 1ppm. Narrates are at 40 ppm

Is my tank stalled? Or should I just continue to monitor and wait until ammonia is zero?

 

[Dan_P]

Hello please help

I’m on day 15 of the fishless cycle. My ammonia is at 2.5 PPM while my nitrite is 1ppm. Narrates are at 40 ppm

Is my tank stalled? Or should I just continue to monitor and wait until ammonia is zero?

Seems a bit sluggish. Are you using Dr. Tim’s?

 

[MileHighReefer Youtube]

Seems a bit sluggish. Are you using Dr. Tim’s?

Yes Dr Tim’s bacteria and ammonia together

 

[Dan_P]

Yes Dr Tim’s bacteria and ammonia together

Dr. Tim’s can be slow to very slow to start. The presence of nitrate indicates that the nitrifying bacteria have started to grow. The nitrate measurement means nothing as long as nitrite is present.

You can continue waiting or add a faster acting bacteria product like Fritz Turbo Start. Be aware that all bacteria products could be compromised when shipped during cold weather.

 

[MileHighReefer Youtube]

Dr. Tim’s can be slow to very slow to start. The presence of nitrate indicates that the nitrifying bacteria have started to grow. The nitrate measurement means nothing as long as nitrite is present.

You can continue waiting or add a faster acting bacteria product like Fritz Turbo Start. Be aware that all bacteria products could be compromised when shipped during cold weather.

Ok man thank you I think I’ll buy that so it can speed up!!!

 

[gmavrom]

I am on day 2,. My ammonia is 2, and the nitrate nitrite is at zero; I am using API quickstart and dr Tims's ammonia. Is this normal? My tank is the WB 110.4

 

[MileHighReefer Youtube]

I am on day 2,. My ammonia is 2, and the nitrate nitrite is at zero; I am using API quickstart and dr Tims's ammonia. Is this normal? My tank is the WB 110.4

Yes very normal. You probably won’t see the ammonia turn to nitrates for at least a few days. Even tho nitrates aren’t that critical for saltwater you have to wait until you hit zero ammonia first. What’s nitrites at?

 

[gmavrom]

they were at zero

 

[Dr. D]

I started with Dr Tim’s, then ended up supplementing with Fritz Turbo after freaking out because I had fish arriving. In the end all turned out fine.

 

[Idech]

It takes 3-4 weeks with Dr Tim’s ammonia. Be patient, it’s working.

 

[MileHighReefer Youtube]

I started with Dr Tim’s, then ended up supplementing with Fritz Turbo after freaking out because I had fish arriving. In the end all turned out fine.

i did that too helped me out !

 

[gmavrom]

I started with Dr Tim’s, then ended up supplementing with Fritz Turbo after freaking out because I had fish arriving. In the end all turned out fine.

I am at still zero nitrate and nitrite and 2ppm ammonia. I had added some more ammonia on tuesday. I hope I did not do anything wrong. Should I add more API quick start or wait? Today is day 4

 

[MileHighReefer Youtube]

I am at still zero nitrate and nitrite and 2ppm ammonia. I had added some more ammonia on tuesday. I hope I did not do anything wrong. Should I add more API quick start or wait? Today is day 4

You are only on day 4 give it at least 10 days before considering adding more bacteria to the tank. You have to give the tank a chance to convert everything

 

[gmavrom]

I'm still reading zero on nitrate nitrites. Ammonia is about 2.5

 

[MileHighReefer Youtube]

I'm still reading zero on nitrate nitrites. Ammonia is about 2.5

how many gallons is your tank and how many drops of ammonia did you put in it

 

[gmavrom]

how many gallons is your tank and how many drops of ammonia did you put in it

It's the Waterbox 110, but it probably has 85 total with a sump. Probably close to 300 drops

 

[gmavrom]

Today, day 8, ammonia was 2, Nitrate 10, Nitrite 1. Should I add more ammonia or leave it alone?

 

[nlastner]

I would think ammonia of 2 is plenty. Wait to see how fast it processes this ammonia

 

[Michael71]

why the rush on the cycling of the tanks, let it do its thing. Give it thirty days and then start stocking slowly and responsibly.... you are going to go through so many different phases of uglies, especially if you are starting with all dry rock... cycling the tank initially is one of the shortest waits you will have. I have read all the rapid cycle experiences....after keeping tanks of all sorts for over 40 years.... your best practice to master is patience........otherwise, it gets really expensive really fast.

 

[gmavrom]

Just wondering if I am doing it correctly or need to add anything. This is my first time