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Hey everyone!
I just started a new tank and I did a fishless cycle using dr. Tims aquatic live bacteria and pure ammonia. I followed the directions per his website. I was very pleased with the results during the time of fishless cycling. Every time I dosed the tank with pure ammonia it would read 0ppm ammonia and nitrite and I would do a water change every time nitrate got too high. I did this for about 2 weeks after getting consistent results. I added 2 Guppys and 24 hours in the water was fine. Another day goes by and I have an ammonia spike. (About 1ppm) with 0nitrite and 10-20 nitrate. I'll have to do a water change in the morning since it too late in the night to do it now.
I know the bacteria needs oxygen to live and I don't have an air pump for this tank yet. But the water is below the filter spout to make bubbles.
Did I go wrong somewhere?
Should I add another bacteria supplement?
Should I just wait it out and see if it drops in 12-24 hours
FYI. I am using Prime every water change.
Also, the fish don't seem stressed, or gasping for air, nor do I see any red areas by their gills. They're very active
This is tank #2 and the first time fishless cycling. I'm enjoying the hobby and looking at these little guys swim all day but it's also frustrating at times and just need some guidance and advice.
Thanks all!
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I just started a new tank and I did a fishless cycle using dr. Tims aquatic live bacteria and pure ammonia. I followed the directions per his website. I was very pleased with the results during the time of fishless cycling. Every time I dosed the tank with pure ammonia it would read 0ppm ammonia and nitrite and I would do a water change every time nitrate got too high. I did this for about 2 weeks after getting consistent results. I added 2 Guppys and 24 hours in the water was fine. Another day goes by and I have an ammonia spike. (About 1ppm) with 0nitrite and 10-20 nitrate. I'll have to do a water change in the morning since it too late in the night to do it now.
I know the bacteria needs oxygen to live and I don't have an air pump for this tank yet. But the water is below the filter spout to make bubbles.
Did I go wrong somewhere?
Should I add another bacteria supplement?
Should I just wait it out and see if it drops in 12-24 hours
FYI. I am using Prime every water change.
Also, the fish don't seem stressed, or gasping for air, nor do I see any red areas by their gills. They're very active
This is tank #2 and the first time fishless cycling. I'm enjoying the hobby and looking at these little guys swim all day but it's also frustrating at times and just need some guidance and advice.
Thanks all!
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