fishless cycling help

[delyla]

I have a 20 gallon tank and i was trying to cycle it with ammonia. my ammonia sollution is 10%. For the first dose i put 3 teaspoons, which i now realize was too much. I tested the water and it is a blueish-green color which is off the chart. Please help

 

[rocktrns]

Its ok since there are no fish in the water.
wait for the ammonia levels to go down check every 2-3 days.

 

[Gmiked]

to fishless cycle it is best to have a relable test kit like api master water test. the ammoniu dose should close to 4ppm make sure that you have declorinaded the water with a product like PRIME.. If you levels are above 8pmm this will stop all growth and kill any you bactera you have.
IMO just start over with fresh declorinated water a add a little ammmouna at a time to get the level to 4ppm and let the bactria go to work.

 

[BigJim]

How high does the test kit scale go for ammonia? If you can estimate your actual reading, just do a PWC to get your ammonia levels to about 4ppm. Example: If you think your ammonia is at 8ppm, do a 50% PWC and you'll be at 4ppm. No need to start all over.

 

[mfdrookie516]

i think i used either 1/2 or 3/4 of a teaspoon to get 4ppm in my 55g, so i'd say you're going to need to do a huge water change to get it down. read the link in my signature on fishless cycling, that should help too