I have a 125 gallon tank which I have dosed with pure ammonia about 2 weeks ago. The temp is 82 degrees and I had initially dosed the tank to 4ppm of ammonia. Up until today I have only had ammonia registering on the test kit. I have been keeping an eye out for nitrites but have yet to get any. Four days ago I dosed the tank with Tetra quick start and today the ammonia is down to 1ppm ammonia, 0 nitrites, and 5ppm nitrates. My question is where do I go from here? Is my fishless cycle well on its way to completion?
I always had fish growing up and just now got back into it as I am trying to have a project with my sons. I am planning on making the tank a cichlid tank and am very excited. There is a ton more information available now than 20 plus years ago for this hobby which is very helpful. I just need some reassurance that I am doing things the right way. Thanks for any hints or guidance that you will be giving me.
I always had fish growing up and just now got back into it as I am trying to have a project with my sons. I am planning on making the tank a cichlid tank and am very excited. There is a ton more information available now than 20 plus years ago for this hobby which is very helpful. I just need some reassurance that I am doing things the right way. Thanks for any hints or guidance that you will be giving me.