Prime & Readings

[Love_MyFish]

I tested my tank with API Master Test Kit and AM was 1.0ppm, I then did a 50% WC added my prime waited 2 hours still tested at 1ppm. Will Prime give false readings? Also has anyone used 'Nutrafin CYCLE' is it any good? I know most people dont care for additives, but could it help?

 

[ejaramillo01]

I don't know if the prime will give you a false reading.
Regarding the nutrafin, I used before and did nothing for me, I don't think that those products who claim live bacteria are a hit and miss.

 

[Love_MyFish]

I don't know if the prime will give you a false reading.
Regarding the nutrafin, I used before and did nothing for me, I don't think that those products who claim live bacteria are a hit and miss.

At this point I'm ready to try hit and miss. **** them Petsmart flunkies.

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[Deep Seven]

If you're going to buy a cycling product, your best bet is to make sure that if it's on the shelf that it's not supposed to be refridgerated, and to check for a manufacture or expiry date.


Edit: have you tested your tapwater to make sure it's not coming from that?

 

[Love_MyFish]

If you're going to buy a cycling product, your best bet is to make sure that if it's on the shelf that it's not supposed to be refridgerated, and to check for a manufacture or expiry date.

Edit: have you tested your tapwater to make sure it's not coming from that?

I went to LFS and found a bottle dated 0212. Brand new batch I called nutrafin and that was there latest batch. I may be in luck.

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[Love_MyFish]

If you're going to buy a cycling product, your best bet is to make sure that if it's on the shelf that it's not supposed to be refridgerated, and to check for a manufacture or expiry date.

Edit: have you tested your tapwater to make sure it's not coming from that?

Addition: my tap has 0 ammonia. I need more bacteria. I thought I had cycled I guess I just stalled.

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[ejaramillo01]

Understood about the hit and miss.
In that case let me share these products from Microlift laboratory that I heard are good:

Special Blend ( not refrigerated blend of bacterias )
Nite Out II (another mix of non refrigerated bacterias)

Both can be found at Petco, check also their website.