Fishless Cycle

[PrettyFishies]

I'm setting up a new 55 gallon tank and I'm curious how many capfuls of ammonia do I need to add to get the ball rolling? Any insightful tips?

 

[theotheragentm]

Not sure about the ammonia off the top of my head, but you can take some of the seed material from your other tanks. That will help immensely.

 

[Alshain]

If I remember right, it took me about 30 drops with an eye dropper but your best bet is 10 at a time and then test. Then add another 10 and test again. Cap fulls will NOT be necessary.

 

[roka64]

You can use fish food as well. In SW, we use raw, unseasoned jumbo shrimp for an ammonia source...

 

[rkilling1]

Here is a nice calculator for adding NH3 to your tank:

http://justanothertank.com/calcs.php

Scroll down a bit and you will see it.