Fishless Cycling Question

[VPARIKH3]

I have been cycling for about 13 days and the ammonia level is still at 4ppm just like when I started. Is there something wrong? Do adding those bacteria supplments speed up fishless cycling?

 

[mwood2]

you have a filter going right? also was the amonia level vr lower then that in general? if it was and cam eback tot this without going down i believe something may have happened tot the bacteria.

as for bacteria helpers there are only e that work and if your in the US its not made anymore so good luck finding.

only other thingi can think of is wait.

 

[MattM1124]

I have been cycling for about 13 days and the ammonia level is still at 4ppm just like when I started. Is there something wrong? Do adding those bacteria supplments speed up fishless cycling?

Hey! I'm in the same boat with the fishless cycling. I've been doing mine for about a month now but I slacked off in the beginning on adding the ammonia. Have you checked your ph? You want to try and keep your ph between 7 and 8. Any lower and it slows the bacteria growth considerably. Also, do you have a heater on in the tank? It's good to have a heater on at about 80 or so to help the bacteria grow faster. Also, what size tank is it?

I'm not an expert but I would say post all your water stats in here so an expert can tell you exactly what you need to do!

 

[waterdrop]

Yes, Matt is right. When the members see a new tanks setup thread asking for fishless cycling help, here's what will help them get started with a diagnosis (this is sort of comphrensive and ideal, just to give you an idea/template):

Tank volume (in liters and US gallons ideally - there is a calculator at top of web page):
Intended or current cycling method: (fishless/fish-in)
Date cycling started:
Number of days so far:
Brand and model of water test kit:
Tap water pH:
Tap water ammonia:
Tap water nitrite(NO2):
Tap water nitrate(NO3):
Daily results...
Tank water temperature (F/C):
Tank water pH:
Tank water ammonia:
Tank water nitrite(NO2):
Tank water nitrate(NO3): (only needed occasionally)
Tank water KH: (needed if tank pH quickly drops way below tap pH)

In your case we need tank size, test kit type, tap water statistics and perhaps we should ask you about your ammonia, whether you are confident about its purity (no foaming, fragrances etc.) and also important to know your pH situation over time.

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