Dr Tim’s one and only
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Was the bottle sealed? What is the 'best before' date on the bottle? The bottles sit on store shelves for several months at a time - no reason for the bacteria to die in only 2 days.
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I think you'll be fine. Unless for some reason that bottle got exposed to extreme high temps in shipping, the bacteria should be fine. Bacteria can persist in that bottle for a long time, they don't need to be "fed", and should be just fine to use.
Are you planning to start your tank and cycle with dead, dry rock and sand, and the Dr. Tim's One and Only? Did you also get his bottled ammonium chloride, or do you have another ammonia source for your cycle?
Are you planning to start your tank and cycle with dead, dry rock and sand, and the Dr. Tim's One and Only? Did you also get his bottled ammonium chloride, or do you have another ammonia source for your cycle?
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If the bottle says it's expired, and I had the option to return it, I probably would return it for a new bottle. But, it's likely just fine even expired. Did you use this bottle yet? Did it work for you?
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That's fine. I asked because I see a lot of posts where people add the Dr. Tim's One and Only and no ammonia source to start the cycle, and they are waiting and waiting and waiting and not understand why nothing is happening. Sounds like you have the right idea
I say, keep your filter on for circulation for sure, but you can remove any mechanical pads, foam or filter socks at this point. You want to encourage the bacteria to populate on your rocks and sands, and not your disposable filter media, at least at this point.
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Thanks for the help I really appreciate it! Last question should I have my wave maker on during this time to help the circulation?That's fine. I asked because I see a lot of posts where people add the Dr. Tim's One and Only and no ammonia source to start the cycle, and they are waiting and waiting and waiting and not understand why nothing is happening. Sounds like you have the right idea
I say, keep your filter on for circulation for sure, but you can remove any mechanical pads, foam or filter socks at this point. You want to encourage the bacteria to populate on your rocks and sands, and not your disposable filter media, at least at this point.
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Sure, I don't see how that would hurt, it's just circulation, and you do absolutely want to keep your tank circulating at this point (and going forward lol!).
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