So I just started my tank cycle with 4ppm of Dr. Tim's Ammonium Chloride and the recommended dose of Brightwell's Microbacter Start XLM. Considering I get the "full cycle" as advertised in 7 days, will it be fine to leave my tank with no ammonia source for the following 3 to 4 weeks? I'd be heading out 3rd week of December and won't be back till the first of Jan. Tank will be monitored by someone and I have a big ATO reservoir so no issues there. I'm just worried that the bacteria might die-off since there won't be any ammonia source for a while.
Should I:
1) Dose at least 1ppm of ammonia before I leave; or
2) Sprinkle a pinch or two of fish food
I really wouldn't want to do any of the above as I don't want to add any more unnecessary nutrients (nitrates/phosphates) to my tank.
Should I:
1) Dose at least 1ppm of ammonia before I leave; or
2) Sprinkle a pinch or two of fish food
I really wouldn't want to do any of the above as I don't want to add any more unnecessary nutrients (nitrates/phosphates) to my tank.