I am currently doing a fishless cycle with Dr. Tims Ammonium Chloride and Bacteria. Yesterday my Ammonia was down to zero, and my Nitrite test was blood red. I mean almost a little violet - so it was higher than what my test could measure I use RedSeas test kit.
Nitrates is about 50.
I am just going to double check with you guys; so at this point i will wait for Nitrite to go down to zero and do a water change? Is this amount of Nitrite less good when i am cycling my tank? I'm afraid i will somehow ruin my cycle. At the same time i think the bacteria will at some point do their thing and eat up the Nitrite and make Nitrate.
Maybe it's time to add a little more Ammonia and see if it consumes it within 24 hours? Or should i wait for Nitrite = 0? That way i know i am on the right track, because i'm not sure i'm fully cycled without the Nitrite being down to zero.
Some stats for you:
150 gallon with 40g sump
Ph is 8.2
Alk is 7.
Thank you for your input!
Nitrates is about 50.
I am just going to double check with you guys; so at this point i will wait for Nitrite to go down to zero and do a water change? Is this amount of Nitrite less good when i am cycling my tank? I'm afraid i will somehow ruin my cycle. At the same time i think the bacteria will at some point do their thing and eat up the Nitrite and make Nitrate.
Maybe it's time to add a little more Ammonia and see if it consumes it within 24 hours? Or should i wait for Nitrite = 0? That way i know i am on the right track, because i'm not sure i'm fully cycled without the Nitrite being down to zero.
Some stats for you:
150 gallon with 40g sump
Ph is 8.2
Alk is 7.
Thank you for your input!