55 cycling fishless

[Lunchbox209]

Ok so today I just started cycling my 55 I dosed the ammo to 4 and have some seeded filter from my 29 my only question is that is it normal for my tank to be cloudy and yes I did rinse all my sand and rocks pictures tomorrow

 

[Morgie]

Yep, it's pretty normal. Can't wait to see some pics!

 

[Lunchbox209]

Day two of my fish-less cycle

 

[Deckape]

Good deal, nice pics. I see you have Aquaclear filters are they 70s or 50s?

 

[Lunchbox209]

70s there really quiet to my surprise first time trying them very pleased

 

[Deckape]

70s there really quiet to my surprise first time trying them very pleased

Nice. I like them as well. I am gonna replace my AC50 with a 70 when I get a smaller tank that I plan on using for a grow out tank. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

 

[Lunchbox209]

Will do
Fifteenletters

 

[Lunchbox209]

Day 3
Ph 7.6
Ammo 4.0
Nitrite 0.25
Nitrate did not test

 

[Deckape]

Day 3
Ph 7.6
Ammo 4.0
Nitrite 0.25
Nitrate did not test

Having nitrites on day 3 is a good thing. Looking good

 

[Lunchbox209]

The seeded filter I swished around in my tank really helped allot now to play the waiting game

 

[Lunchbox209]

Day 4
Ph 7.6
Ammo 4.0
Nitrites 2.0
Nitrates 0

 

[Lunchbox209]

Day 5
Ph 7.6
Ammo 2.0
Nitrite 2.0-5.0 colors really close
Nitrate 40-80 colors really close

So I need to dose back up ammo and maybe a water change does this sound right? Any input would be greatly appreciated

 

[Lunchbox209]

Day 6
Ph 7.2
Ammo .25
Nitrite 5.0
Nitrate 20 ppm

Dosing ammo back up to 4 I haven't done a single water change should I do one tomorrow or am I still good

 

[Deckape]

Day 6
Ph 7.2
Ammo .25
Nitrite 5.0
Nitrate 20 ppm

Dosing ammo back up to 4 I haven't done a single water change should I do one tomorrow or am I still good

Rock on. You're doing good. Let it ride is my opinion.

 

[Lunchbox209]

Thank very much
If I od on the ammonia should I leave it like that or do pwc to get down to 4ppm ?

 

[Deckape]

Thank very much
If I od on the ammonia should I leave it like that or do pwc to get down to 4ppm ?

That wouldn't be good. If you OD on it by a lot then PWC it down. Its best to not go higher than 4 ppm. That is making you a higher bioload than you should need anyway.

 

[Lunchbox209]

Ok will do as soon as I get home

 

[Deckape]

Ok will do as soon as I get home

Did you OD a little on the ammonia?

 

[Lunchbox209]

I tested my ammo to see how much of a pwc i would have to do because i over did it on the ammo last night and the reading was very close to 8ppm and right now I got a .25 ammo reading I tested three times

 

[Deckape]

I tested my ammo to see how much of a pwc i would have to do because i over did it on the ammo last night and the reading was very close to 8ppm and right now I got a .25 ammo reading I tested three times

You are gonna have one heck of a :BB: I saw your post on the other thread, keep up the good work.