huskerdan25
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2006
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- 16
Hi everyone! I started a fishless cycle on my 12g Eclipse over 4 weeks ago using pure ammonia. Since about week 1, the ammonia reading has been between 4ppm and 5ppm but I have not seen any nitrites at all. Is this normal to take this long to get the cycle started? I started putting Proquatics bacteria starter a couple of weeks ago but nothing.
Should I have the charcoal filter in place during the cycle or is it stopping bacteria from getting to the biowheel? I'm getting just a little frustrated that it is taking so long to get the cycle going. I would appreciate any advice. Fortunately, my nano-reef has made good progress so I have one of my tanks going forward
BTW, I wanted to add that I have the temps in the tank at about 85 - 86 degrees. I understand this is supposed to help the process.
Dan
Should I have the charcoal filter in place during the cycle or is it stopping bacteria from getting to the biowheel? I'm getting just a little frustrated that it is taking so long to get the cycle going. I would appreciate any advice. Fortunately, my nano-reef has made good progress so I have one of my tanks going forward
BTW, I wanted to add that I have the temps in the tank at about 85 - 86 degrees. I understand this is supposed to help the process.
Dan