Tank cycle

[jonahc98]

Hey guys, I’m on week 2 of my fish in cycle with nitrifying bacteria. How are my parameters looking?

 

[Dan_P]

Hey guys, I’m on week 2 of my fish in cycle with nitrifying bacteria. How are my parameters looking?

Looks like progress, but slow. What bacteria product did you add?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

With the ammonia that high I would not suggest to have fish in the tank....

 

[sc50964]

Add some Fritz turbo boost or zyme9

 

[jonahc98]

Looks like progress, but slow. What bacteria product did you add?

The micro bacter start xlm

 

[jonahc98]

With the ammonia that high I would not suggest to have fish in the tank....

I will perform a water change tomorrow

 

[Dan_P]

I will perform a water change tomorrow

The aquarium would still not be ready.

 

[jonahc98]

The aquarium would still not be ready.

I’m aware, I was just gonna bring the ammonia down some

 

[Serpentman2024]

I will perform a water change tomorrow

I wouldn't bother with a water change as it only prolongs the cycle. If anything, you can add more bacteria.

 

[PharmrJohn]

With the ammonia that high I would not suggest to have fish in the tank....

Agreed. It appears you've already added some, just hold off on any more until your cycle is complete. It's going in the right direction tho!!!!

 

[Dan_P]

I’m aware, I was just gonna bring the ammonia down some

Oh, sorry. I misunderstood.

 

[ColorMeGone]

No real reason the check Nitrates till Nitrites are gone. Then you should have a cycled tank and can check Nitrates. Just my way of doing things.

 

[jonahc98]

Oh, sorry. I misunderstoo

I wouldn't bother with a water change as it only prolongs the cycle. If anything, you can add more bacteria.

i ended up dosing with some seachem prime

 

[Spare time]

The micro bacter start xlm

Did you add the whole bottle? You can turn the heat up to the low 80s (maybe try 81F or so) to help speed things up.

 

[jonahc98]

Did you add the whole bottle? You can turn the heat up to the low 80s (maybe try 81F or so) to help speed things up.

Yes I did and I added some prime to my water today my temp is 79-80

 

[Dan_P]

Unfortunately, Prime does nothing to reduce ammonia concentrations even though it claims to

 

[MnFish1]

The ammonia is about 1 ppm according to my reading of your test, your nitrite is also elevated. The pH of the tank markedly affects the toxicity of ammonia - So that is a critical piece of information. What kind of fish did you add - and did you add anything else (besides the bacteria)?

Additionally, before worrying too much about the levels, I would take your water to a fish store, etc - that can double check your results.

Bottom line, my opinion - if the tests are proven to be 'true', since you have fish in the tank, I would consider a large water change. That will not slow down or 'stall' your cycle. If/when you do so, I would be a little careful to try to match the pH if you can.