Hey y'all!
The Ammonia that I'm using is Dr Tim's. I'm following the dosing amount and time that is listed (I'm not using anything else). Day 1 was 11/4 and per the instructions, it states to add 4 drops per gallon, so I added 20 drops.
Day 2 tested amon 4, ph 6.6, Temp 84°F. Did a 25% WC to try to get the PH up.
Day 3 per instructions, added 20 drops, amon 4, ph 6.6, nitrite 0.
Day 4 (today) did a 50% WC and tested amon 2 ph 8.2 nitrite 0 temp 84°F.
With amon at 2, not sure if I need to add more amon...? Per the instructions, I don't add amon again until day 6.
After reading the cycling thread on this forum it's got me a little confused. Just not sure if I am doing it correctly.
Also, my 75gal is still not cycled and it's been running with fish since Aug 8th. I haven't had any Nitrites since Oct 18th when I did about a 75% wc. The tank just crashed. I have been dealing with several amon spikes and finally got it down to. 25 however still no nitrite.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!!
The Ammonia that I'm using is Dr Tim's. I'm following the dosing amount and time that is listed (I'm not using anything else). Day 1 was 11/4 and per the instructions, it states to add 4 drops per gallon, so I added 20 drops.
Day 2 tested amon 4, ph 6.6, Temp 84°F. Did a 25% WC to try to get the PH up.
Day 3 per instructions, added 20 drops, amon 4, ph 6.6, nitrite 0.
Day 4 (today) did a 50% WC and tested amon 2 ph 8.2 nitrite 0 temp 84°F.
With amon at 2, not sure if I need to add more amon...? Per the instructions, I don't add amon again until day 6.
After reading the cycling thread on this forum it's got me a little confused. Just not sure if I am doing it correctly.
Also, my 75gal is still not cycled and it's been running with fish since Aug 8th. I haven't had any Nitrites since Oct 18th when I did about a 75% wc. The tank just crashed. I have been dealing with several amon spikes and finally got it down to. 25 however still no nitrite.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!!
