Hello fellow reefers!
I started cycling my tank (120G) 4 days ago with Microbe-Lift Special Blend and I am using a shrimp as a source of ammonia.
It is the first time I am cycling with a bottled bacteria and I am suprised with the results. I am reading nitrites and nitrates but no ammonia (test results below)
Day 1: Ammonia 0, nitrites 0.03
Day 3: Ammonia 0
Day 4: Ammonia 0, nitrites 0.05, nitrates 2-3
My interpretations is that the bacteria are processing ammonia faster than the shrimp is releasing it.
1- Is this a fair conclusion?
2- If so what do you recommend, (1) adding another shrimp to boost ammonia so that i can determine how much is being consumed , (2) nothing just be patient and keep the shrimp in there for a few more days.
Thanks
I started cycling my tank (120G) 4 days ago with Microbe-Lift Special Blend and I am using a shrimp as a source of ammonia.
It is the first time I am cycling with a bottled bacteria and I am suprised with the results. I am reading nitrites and nitrates but no ammonia (test results below)
Day 1: Ammonia 0, nitrites 0.03
Day 3: Ammonia 0
Day 4: Ammonia 0, nitrites 0.05, nitrates 2-3
My interpretations is that the bacteria are processing ammonia faster than the shrimp is releasing it.
1- Is this a fair conclusion?
2- If so what do you recommend, (1) adding another shrimp to boost ammonia so that i can determine how much is being consumed , (2) nothing just be patient and keep the shrimp in there for a few more days.
Thanks