Cycling tank why do I have ammonia nitrate and no nitrite I’m on day 4.

[tiny9026]

Cycling tank I have ammonia nitrate and no nitrite I’m on day 4

 

[Lavey29]

Cycling tank I have ammonia nitrate and no nitrite I’m on day 4

Because your tank is begging to cycle. Nitrite is irrelevant in reef aquaria. During cycle process measurable nitrates is what you want. Add ammonia if it reads 0 in 24 hours and you have measurable nitrates then the tanknis cycling fine.

 

[Formulator]

Cycling tank I have ammonia nitrate and no nitrite I’m on day 4

Are you 100% sure you are reading the test correctly? It would make more sense to have ammonia and nitrite without nitrate at this point…

 

[tiny9026]

Are you 100% sure you are reading the test correctly? It would make more sense to have ammonia and nitrite without nitrate at this point…

Yea I’m reading it correctly is light blue there no nitrite I have around 2ppm to 3ppm of ammonia and around 10 to 25 nitrate

 

[tiny9026]

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Because your tank is begging to cycle. Nitrite is irrelevant in reef aquaria. During cycle process measurable nitrates is what you want. Add ammonia if it reads 0 in 24 hours and you have measurable nitrates then the tanknis cycling fine.

I Had added ammonia chloride yesterday my ammonia is at 2ppm to 3ppm should I not add no more ammonia untill it zeros out?

 

[Jekyl]

What process or additives were used ?

 

[Formulator]

Yea I’m reading it correctly is light blue there no nitrite I have around 2ppm to 3ppm of ammonia and around 10 to 25 nitrate

Are you ghost feeding? That seems like a lot of nitrate for early cycle. It could just be nitrate directly from food you are adding rather than nitrate converted from ammonia by your cycle. And its a lot of ammonia, so I’m kind of leaning towards your cycle hasn’t really started to take off yet.

 

[tiny9026]

What process or additives were used ?

Are you ghost feeding? That seems like a lot of nitrate for early cycle. It could just be nitrate directly from food you are adding rather than nitrate converted from ammonia by your cycle. And it’s a lot of ammonia, so I’m kind of leaning towards your cycle hasn’t really started to take off yet.

So what should I do I used ammonia chloride I’m not ghost feeding

 

[tiny9026]

Are you ghost feeding? That seems like a lot of nitrate for early cycle. It could just be nitrate directly from food you are adding rather than nitrate converted from ammonia by your cycle. And its a lot of ammonia, so I’m kind of leaning towards your cycle hasn’t really started to take off yet.

So what should I do I used ammonia chloride I’m not ghosting feeding

 

[Jekyl]

So what should I do I used ammonia chloride I’m not ghost feeding

Was any type of bacteria added? If so, which? Do not add any more ammonia currently.

 

[tiny9026]

Was any type of bacteria added? If so, which? Do not add any more ammonia currently.

I’m using dr time one and only I’m following the chart

 

[Lavey29]

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I Had added ammonia chloride yesterday my ammonia is at 2ppm to 3ppm should I not add no more ammonia untill it zeros out?

Wait, then add more to verify the cycle. Did you add nitrifying bacteria?

 

[tiny9026]

Wait, then add more to verify the cycle. Did you add nitrifying bacteria?

Yes I did I added dr Tim’s one and only

 

[Lavey29]

Yes I did I added dr Tim’s one and only

Ok let the tank donits thing. When ammonia reaches 0 add some more and 24 hours later it should be 0 again with measurable nitrate production. You should be fully cycled at 2 weeks. You have rock in your tank right? For bacteria colonization.

 

[tiny9026]

Ok let the tank donits thing. When ammonia reaches 0 add some more and 24 hours later it should be 0 again with measurable nitrate production.

Ok thank u so is it fine that no nitrite is being present.

 

[Lavey29]

Ok thank u so is it fine that no nitrite is being present.

Nitrites is just the middle process of the cycle. You want 0 ammonia and good nitrates then you know your tank is working. Nitrites are not harmful to reef fish but ammonia is

 

[tiny9026]

Ok let the tank donits thing. When ammonia reaches 0 add some more and 24 hours later it should be 0 again with measurable nitrate production. You should be fully cycled at 2 weeks. You have rock in your tank right? For bacteria colonization.

Yes I have rocks and i had added live sand

 

[Jekyl]

Once ammonia hit zero check your nitrate again. If already getting high it's probably not necessary to go another round with the ammonia. The amount being dosed is way more than a new fish will add.

 

[Lavey29]

Yes I have rocks and i had added live sand

Then patience tiny padawan, the cycle will come.

 

[tiny9026]

Then patience tiny padawan, the cycle will come.

Yea I just got to be patient lol