Add Ammonia While I'm Away?

[Autonerd]

Hi again!

My fishless cycle is progressing nicely. As of this AM, my tank processed 4 ppm ammonia to 0 in the last 36 hrs and 1 to 0 in the last 12.

I'm leaving tonight on a 3-day business trip. I've just dosed to 4 ppm. Question is, if my tank should process down to 0 tonight, do I need to have someone add ammonia while I'm away to feed the bacteria? Or will they be fine until I get back on Tuesday?

Other #s: Nitrite holding steady at 2.0, nitrate seems to have dropped from 40 to 20, but maybe I'm reading it wrong.

Thanks again for your help and patience...

Aaron

 

[sheffieldlad]

Hi again!

My fishless cycle is progressing nicely. As of this AM, my tank processed 4 ppm ammonia to 0 in the last 36 hrs and 1 to 0 in the last 12.

I'm leaving tonight on a 3-day business trip. I've just dosed to 4 ppm. Question is, if my tank should process down to 0 tonight, do I need to have someone add ammonia while I'm away to feed the bacteria? Or will they be fine until I get back on Tuesday?

Other #s: Nitrite holding steady at 2.0, nitrate seems to have dropped from 40 to 20, but maybe I'm reading it wrong.

Thanks again for your help and patience...

Aaron

Hi.
I'm only a beginner myself but I would guess at yes.
I believe the bacteria start to die back with no amonia in the water so if you are away for 3 days I would try to get someone to dose the water.

I'm not sure this info is totall 100% correct and I only answered because no one else has and you need some advice.
It's what I'd dio anyway

-Paul

 

[Prime Ordeal]

Just put a small amount of fish flake in a stocking and leave it in the tank. That'll keep it ticking over till you get back.

 

[BigbruiserAl]

How long into you cycle are you?

 

[Autonerd]

Thanks for your answers so far, guys!

How long into you cycle are you?

About a week. It was a fish-in cycle before that.

Aaron