Good Evening, this is my first post on here after reading many different threads and getting back into the hobby.
I began cycling my tank on 8/15. I started dosing one capful of Microbacter 7 daily as well as introducing 2 green chromis from day 1 and feeding once daily.
I started with salt water fresh from the ocean as well as live sand. Dry rock was used.
I am now approaching 1 week, and although I am using API test kits (I am aware of all the bad reviews on them) in conjunction with a seachem ammonia monitor. I have not received anything above 0 PPM on both ammonia or nitrites.
Based on what I have read could it be that the microbacter 7 daily is enough nitrifying bacteria to control levels produced by the 2 green chromis? I appreciate all input on this matter.
Thank you very much!
I began cycling my tank on 8/15. I started dosing one capful of Microbacter 7 daily as well as introducing 2 green chromis from day 1 and feeding once daily.
I started with salt water fresh from the ocean as well as live sand. Dry rock was used.
I am now approaching 1 week, and although I am using API test kits (I am aware of all the bad reviews on them) in conjunction with a seachem ammonia monitor. I have not received anything above 0 PPM on both ammonia or nitrites.
Based on what I have read could it be that the microbacter 7 daily is enough nitrifying bacteria to control levels produced by the 2 green chromis? I appreciate all input on this matter.
Thank you very much!