Brian W New Member Joined Apr 30, 2017 Messages 3 Reaction score 1 Location Lincolnshire UK May 6, 2017 #1 I am starting a fishless cycle in a 240 litre tank. Following the calculator I have just added 7.5 ml of Jeyes Kleen Off 9.5 ammonia to the water, however when I tested the water it is clear no colour. Do I need more ammonia?
I am starting a fishless cycle in a 240 litre tank. Following the calculator I have just added 7.5 ml of Jeyes Kleen Off 9.5 ammonia to the water, however when I tested the water it is clear no colour. Do I need more ammonia?
OP OP Brian W New Member Joined Apr 30, 2017 Messages 3 Reaction score 1 Location Lincolnshire UK May 6, 2017 #2 This is my fault. I did another test about half an hour later and got a reading of 3 to 4ppm.
Essjay Moderator Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Nov 28, 2006 Messages 22,477 Reaction score 19,798 Location Teesside, UK May 6, 2017 #3 Yes, you do have to wait at least half an hour before testing so the ammonia gets thoroughly mixed in Welcome to the forum
Yes, you do have to wait at least half an hour before testing so the ammonia gets thoroughly mixed in Welcome to the forum
snork6 Fish Crazy Joined Nov 25, 2013 Messages 354 Reaction score 14 Location US May 6, 2017 #4 Welcome to the forum! What are you thinking about stocking your tank with?
OP OP Brian W New Member Joined Apr 30, 2017 Messages 3 Reaction score 1 Location Lincolnshire UK May 7, 2017 #6 Thanks for the welcome, snork6 I not sure what to stock the tank with at the moment being a beginner I will start off with something easy.
Thanks for the welcome, snork6 I not sure what to stock the tank with at the moment being a beginner I will start off with something easy.