JSmith14
New Member
I just started official cycle, on a 20 gallon Using Dr. Tim’s, and no bacteria. I read through the instructions on the form and it all seem to make sense but the doctor Tim’s dosage recommended 4 drops per gallon to get to 2 ppm. I just assume to get to 3 ppm I would do six drops per gallon, I estimated 17 gallons per the 85% recommendation.
When I ran the ammonia test, it seems to be reading way higher than what it should’ve been based on my calculations. I was looking around for some help and it seem to be like people would suggest posting pictures on here to help with the readings. I’m using the API freshwater master test kit which doesn’t expire until August 2025. I’ve attached a couple pictures but depending on what light I have it in I really don’t know how much of a water change to do to get it back down to 3 ppm, I do believe it is reading high though.
I really appreciate any Help and insight folks may be able to provide. Thank you.
When I ran the ammonia test, it seems to be reading way higher than what it should’ve been based on my calculations. I was looking around for some help and it seem to be like people would suggest posting pictures on here to help with the readings. I’m using the API freshwater master test kit which doesn’t expire until August 2025. I’ve attached a couple pictures but depending on what light I have it in I really don’t know how much of a water change to do to get it back down to 3 ppm, I do believe it is reading high though.
I really appreciate any Help and insight folks may be able to provide. Thank you.