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I added the ammonia and tested the next day and it was still pretty high but it was starting to cycle because they’re were nitrites. I added the ammonia late the night before and tested more in the morning so I should have waited for a full 24 hours before testing but I had family coming over...

I think I’ll put them in now actually the nitrates are only .5 probably lower than in their current tank.

What do you mean dropping? The nitrates should stay at the same level unless I do a water change. I haven’t put the fish in bags thankfully. Happy to hear that I can finally put the fish in soon it’s been awhile. I tested before and after the water change. Before was probably in the 40s I think...

Finally had a chance to check the water levels. I checked on the 24th and the ammonia was still high. Today everything was looking good (0). The nitrates were high as expected. I just did a water change maybe about 50% and now the nitrates are at .5 or so. Would it be safe to put the fish in...

Ok so I need to do a water change today to get a higher pH? After that add 116 drops of ammonia and by tomorrow if the tank is cycled nitrite and ammonia should be zero? If it’s zero do a water change to take out the nitrates and then could I add the fish in tomorrow if that all works out?

I added 2 doses of ammonia the first was just 4 drops then the 2nd was 116 it was asking for me to do another 116 drops on day 6 but all the levels were still pretty high so I was waiting. I’m not sure what day it is today. I don’t think I should add the 3rd dose because the test results show it...

I’m actually quite surprised by the amount everything dropped! I never added the 2nd dose of ammonia but I don’t think it really necessary. Here are the levels for today… Nitrite- 0 Ammonia- 0 pH- 6.6 Nitrate- 10 to 20 Defiantly need to do a big water change I’m thinking today? Maybe 50%...

On day 6!! I haven’t been testing the water, just before I add the ammonia. Today is when I have to add another 116 drops. Here are the results… Nitrate- 20 Nitrite- 5.0 Ammonia- .25 - .5 PH- 7.6 The results are quite high and obviously to dangerous for fish. It says by day 7 and 8 you can...

Finally got the doctor Tim’s and some ammonia!! Planning on adding the ammonia (116 drops I believe) and the entire bottle of Dr Tim’s 2oz. Just planning on following the directions on the website. Just figured I would post on here if there is any special advice anyone has! I already have...

Can someone put a link for the Dr Tim’s? For some reason I can’t really find the right bacteria starter for freshwater only marine tank starters come up. Thanks!!!

The fish are producing the ammonia? Or do I buy some?