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I used doctor tims one and only on day one but on my LFS advice I dosed quantum water stabiliser that has ammonia and nitrifying bacteria in it. ( I didn’t know that at the start)If it helps, Saliferts should be viewed top down on the vials. I have the same issue with these type of colour kits as well, can't really differentiate the difference. Lol!
However seeing that your nitrites are at 0 and your tank is already producing nitrates, most probably your tank is cycled. What did you started off with (live rocks, bottled bac)?
Give it a day or two and test params again to ascertain before adding any livestock just to be safe. Do a water change to bring down nitrates once cycled, if needed.
I’ve read so many posts that Brandon highly recommends the seneye over “cheap” test kitsYeah, i'd just give it another few days to be on the safe side but you should be good to go slowly.
I have never seen an ammonia test kit that I can actually read so for the latest build I stuck in a Seneye. Game changer!
I am unsure who Brandon is - but I do agree with himI’ve read so many posts that Brandon highly recommends the seneye over “cheap” test kits
I used doctor tims one and only on day one but on my LFS advice I dosed quantum water stabiliser that has ammonia and nitrifying bacteria in it. ( I didn’t know that at the start)
Quantum Water Stabiliser 1L - Bespoke Aquariums
Water Stabiliser™ is designed to provide ammonium, complexed nitrogen, nitrate, phosphorus, beneficial bacteria & organic accelerants to cycle and stabilise the natural biological filter. One of the largest issues new hobbyists face is ‘new tank syndrome’ where an ammonia spike due to improper...www.bespokeaquariums.com.au
From the back of the bottle
“Water Stabiliser™ is designed to provide ammonium, complexed nitrogen, nitrate, phosphorus, beneficial bacteria & organic accelerants to cycle and stabilise the natural biological filteR”
So I did not follow Dr Tim’s schedule and dose ammonia since the bottle had it in it already.
I started off with dead rock and dead sand but put a few pieces of seeded rock from the LFS in the back of sump and in the display