Ammonia

[oscar132]

No - to add the Dr. Tims from the bottle to the tank.

I have the hello reef clownfish kit, and I followed the along with the video instructions, in it they said add the whole bottle at once

 

[oscar132]

By “food” do you mean liquid ammonia, or are you adding some other food source also?

I added a pinch of fish food along with the dr Tim’s nitrfifying bacteria

 

[oscar132]

I would just do nothing and wait and be patient. Stop testing even for a few days, you will not make it go faster by testing every day. 7 days is nothing. Waiting 3-4 weeks for a cycle is normal IMO.

I just dont want the ammonia to get to high and stall the cycle

 

[Uncle99]

After 7 days, any bacteria you’ve made is on the hard surfaces, rocks and sand, but of course in small population. If it’s a small tank, change out 75% of the water and add your clowns and enjoy.

The test kit doesn’t make any sense to me, and, is not one I trust at all.

 

[oscar132]

After 7 days, any bacteria you’ve made is on the hard surfaces, rocks and sand, but of course in small population. If it’s a small tank, change out 75% of the water and add your clowns and enjoy.

The test kit doesn’t make any sense to me, and, is not one I trust at all.

You think i can do a 75% water change an im already ready to add clowns

 

[oscar132]

You think i can do a 75% water change an im already ready to add clowns

What if nitrates arent fully developed

 

[oscar132]

it is 15 gallons

 

[Uncle99]

You think i can do a 75% water change an im already ready to add clownsI

You think i can do a 75% water change an im already ready to add clowns

Yes

 

[Uncle99]

What if nitrates arent fully developed

What?
Never heard of that
Rock sand saltwater flow and bacteria. + week….ready

 

[oscar132]

What?
Never heard of that
Rock sand saltwater flow and bacteria. + week….ready

what if there Is still some ammonia left after the water change

 

[Andreas' Reef]

What?
Never heard of that
Rock sand saltwater flow and bacteria. + week….ready

Hello, I think he means that the nitrites haven't yet been converted to nitrates as a result of the cycle, idk tho

 

[oscar132]

Hello, I think he means that the nitrites haven't yet been converted to nitrates as a result of the cycle, idk tho

yes that's what I mean. is it ready for clowns

 

[Uncle99]

what if there Is still some ammonia left after the water change

If you have any concerns your tank is not processing ammonia, you can simply wait till your comfortable.

 

[56longroof]

I just dont want the ammonia to get to high and stall the cycle

 

[oscar132]

If you have any concerns your tank is not processing ammonia, you can simply wait till your comfortable.

I did like a 50% water change and the ammonia stayed the same

 

[Uncle99]

I did like a 50% water change and the ammonia stayed the same

That’s never happened to me in 40 years.
If I change water, nutrients drop a bit,
Sorry can’t help you further.