Well, never used a "cycle in a bottle" product before, and must admit I had serious reservations. However, glad to report all went well....very well.
Followed Tetra's instructions to the letter, and at no point detected any ammonia or nitrite, even trying two alternative test kits as I'd pre-convinced myself I would get a reading of some sort. Testing was done daily. Anyways, the fish themselves bare witness to how comfortable the tank is, they're displaying to each other, the colours on the cardinals are rich and vibrant, all eating ravenously. I also noticed that at no point did I see any of that new tank mistiness that's often evident, the water remained gin clear So, all I can report from my experience is a positive review of this product, did exactly what it said it could....allows the instant addition of fish and avoids the normal cycling process.
My tank conditions: Filled with 100% r/o, re-mineralized, temp 78f, ph 6.8, tds 220, numerous pieces of bogwood fully planted, co2 on a timer after day 3.
Thanks for looking.
Followed Tetra's instructions to the letter, and at no point detected any ammonia or nitrite, even trying two alternative test kits as I'd pre-convinced myself I would get a reading of some sort. Testing was done daily. Anyways, the fish themselves bare witness to how comfortable the tank is, they're displaying to each other, the colours on the cardinals are rich and vibrant, all eating ravenously. I also noticed that at no point did I see any of that new tank mistiness that's often evident, the water remained gin clear So, all I can report from my experience is a positive review of this product, did exactly what it said it could....allows the instant addition of fish and avoids the normal cycling process.
My tank conditions: Filled with 100% r/o, re-mineralized, temp 78f, ph 6.8, tds 220, numerous pieces of bogwood fully planted, co2 on a timer after day 3.
Thanks for looking.
