So need some help first time cycling... I'm using Dr Tim's Fishless Cycle and Red Sea Test Kit.
My Tank+Sump is suppose to be 90g but I only used 60g of saltwater which actually filled to max, I'm guessing that's because of the live sand and life rock (Both CaribSea) 60 pounds each take up space. So hopefully using 60g as idea of what I should use to follow directions for on mixing (correct me if I'm wrong!)
Dr Tim's says to add ammonium solution 4 drops per gallon, so I did about 240 drops (60g). Then added the first defense 1 cap per 10 gallons, so 6 caps (60g). Then 30 mins after added the One and Only bacteria 2 caps per 10 gallons, so 12 caps (60g). I tested day 1 got blue results with the Red Sea Ammonia test, tested day 2 and samething so far. I'm day 2 and at 0 nitrite and hard to tell but think 8.2 pH. No idea on this ammonia level I'm guessing its HIGH but day 3 according to the instructions I'm suppose to add the same amount I believe which has me worried if I'd be basically doubling up on the already high ammonia levels. Any help?
My Tank+Sump is suppose to be 90g but I only used 60g of saltwater which actually filled to max, I'm guessing that's because of the live sand and life rock (Both CaribSea) 60 pounds each take up space. So hopefully using 60g as idea of what I should use to follow directions for on mixing (correct me if I'm wrong!)
Dr Tim's says to add ammonium solution 4 drops per gallon, so I did about 240 drops (60g). Then added the first defense 1 cap per 10 gallons, so 6 caps (60g). Then 30 mins after added the One and Only bacteria 2 caps per 10 gallons, so 12 caps (60g). I tested day 1 got blue results with the Red Sea Ammonia test, tested day 2 and samething so far. I'm day 2 and at 0 nitrite and hard to tell but think 8.2 pH. No idea on this ammonia level I'm guessing its HIGH but day 3 according to the instructions I'm suppose to add the same amount I believe which has me worried if I'd be basically doubling up on the already high ammonia levels. Any help?