Slightly new to SW....advice on a 24 gal new SW tank

907_Reefer · May 12, 2022

Welcome!

Yes Dr. Tim has you test for Nitrite and Nitrate also, and adding more ammonia on schedule. We just finished his cycle and watched a few YouTube videos that the Dr. created as well, an additional tip he gave was to raise the temp to help the bacteria.

You may want to turn lights off if you are running them? The schedule has you turn off lights and filtration for the first 48 hours at least also.

For reference on the Dr. Tim's One and Only schedule:

https://store.drtimsaquatics.com/assets/images/pdfs/DrTims-Fishless-Cycling-Recipe-and-Guide-0920.pdf

C_LYNN1827 · May 12, 2022

907_Reefer said:
Welcome!

Yes Dr. Tim has you test for Nitrite and Nitrate also, and adding more ammonia on schedule. We just finished his cycle and watched a few YouTube videos that the Dr. created as well, an additional tip he gave was to raise the temp to help the bacteria.

You may want to turn lights off if you are running them? The schedule has you turn off lights and filtration for the first 48 hours at least also.

For reference on the Dr. Tim's One and Only schedule:

https://store.drtimsaquatics.com/assets/images/pdfs/DrTims-Fishless-Cycling-Recipe-and-Guide-0920.pdf

I do have my lights and filtration off right now, thank you for the link that is very helpful as well!

Schraufabagel · May 12, 2022

Sean Clark · May 12, 2022

Welcome Courteney. You have come to the right place.

otzhorse · May 12, 2022

PeterC99 · May 13, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

bnord · May 13, 2022

C_LYNN1827 said:
I defintely do that once i get home. thanks for the advice

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