Cycle
I am in the process of cycling a new tank.
I am using all dry rock and dry sand and have used Dr.Tims to help speed up the cycle and dosing Dr.Tims Ammonia solution.
So its now been over 3 weeks and my ammonia has still not dropped. (2-3ppm) and no nitrites. My nitrates are < 0.25ppm but im not sure if thats just the red sea test kit always having a tinge of pink?
I have mixed my own salt using red sea coral pro salt and ro/di water. The RO/DI unit is brand new from PSI filters so I shouldn't be getting any chlorine/chloromines preventing bacteria growth.
Is it normal to not see ammonia reduction after 3 weeks? I've been tempted to get a piece of LR from the LFS to seed it as I'm getting inpatient but I'm holding off cause I don't want any pests and I've already waited this long, might as well see it through.
I am using all dry rock and dry sand and have used Dr.Tims to help speed up the cycle and dosing Dr.Tims Ammonia solution.
So its now been over 3 weeks and my ammonia has still not dropped. (2-3ppm) and no nitrites. My nitrates are < 0.25ppm but im not sure if thats just the red sea test kit always having a tinge of pink?
I have mixed my own salt using red sea coral pro salt and ro/di water. The RO/DI unit is brand new from PSI filters so I shouldn't be getting any chlorine/chloromines preventing bacteria growth.
Is it normal to not see ammonia reduction after 3 weeks? I've been tempted to get a piece of LR from the LFS to seed it as I'm getting inpatient but I'm holding off cause I don't want any pests and I've already waited this long, might as well see it through.