Dcannistra
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hi!
I’m brand new to cycling and have been following the directions in the below link to cycle my 75 gallon tank. I got to the point where I saw nitrites present and cut in half the amount of ammonia I was adding. This is ammonia from tractor supply plus and does not foam up when shaken or have any additives. I continue to add the halved potion of ammonia daily but my levels are now over 8ppm ammonia and nitrite went from 2ppm to .5 and has been at .25 steadily. Should I wait on adding anymore ammonia until I see a noticeable drop? I started the linked process below on 4/19.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! I also have 10 small live plants in this tank and my PH is testing at 6.2 currently.
http://rlearley.people.ua.edu/uploads/2/5/6/9/25693686/fishless_cycling.pdf
I’m brand new to cycling and have been following the directions in the below link to cycle my 75 gallon tank. I got to the point where I saw nitrites present and cut in half the amount of ammonia I was adding. This is ammonia from tractor supply plus and does not foam up when shaken or have any additives. I continue to add the halved potion of ammonia daily but my levels are now over 8ppm ammonia and nitrite went from 2ppm to .5 and has been at .25 steadily. Should I wait on adding anymore ammonia until I see a noticeable drop? I started the linked process below on 4/19.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! I also have 10 small live plants in this tank and my PH is testing at 6.2 currently.
http://rlearley.people.ua.edu/uploads/2/5/6/9/25693686/fishless_cycling.pdf
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