what happens if I cycle tank at 4ppm ammonia...

[sealife]

And I understock tank with 2 or 3 baby fish? (they will grow larger to fit in tank nicely)
Will the bb just die off and adjust to a smaller amount suited for the fish load?
My water is cycled at about 3 to 3.5ppm ammonia. Not sure if I'm waisting my time aiming for 4ppm.

Thanks.

 

[Mebbid]

Yes, the BB will grow and shrink to meet the demands of your current bio filter. You could cycle a tank at 1ppm ammonia but 4ppm is just a good number to use.

 

[sealife]

So am I waisting my time aiming for 4ppm?

 

[Thumper828]

So am I waisting my time aiming for 4ppm?

I would think it also depends what type of fish, as some have a heavier bio-load.

 

[Mebbid]

So am I waisting my time aiming for 4ppm?

It doesn't really matter as long as ammonia is going in and nitrates are coming out