Cycling help?

[Bekkalynn]

Why do you guys think about my parameters? I know it’s not cycled quite yet, but this is the second time doses ammonia and beneficial bacteria to help cycle quicker and idk what else to do cuz it doesn’t seem to be going or doing anything?

 

[Justin Ranke]

What do you mean 2nd time? Like you have dosed ammonia twice?

I would imagine you would see a slight raise with nitrites after adding more since the bacteria havnt caught up yet. Still its a pretty low level, maybe wait a few days and see if it lowers more. You would be fine adding some tester coral. I know the coral do not care about nitrites, but i always waited for fish. Its toxic to them.

How long ago did you add the second dose of ammonia?

 

[msporleder]

Don't add any more ammonia. The nitrite part can take FOREVER.

Feel free to do a water change at this point as well.

 

[ichthyoid]

If you are using most common bacteria cycling supplements it can take 3-6 weeks.

The only thing I have used which works more quickly is FritzZyme #9. Which works in about a week to 10 days. Or, their TurboStart, which is faster, but must be ordered directly via online.

FritzZyme #9 Saltwater (16 oz) - Fritz Aquatics

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