I have a dumb question, but even if the bacteria from cycle might not be the correct bacteria. As long as its converting ammonia to nitrite should it matter?
Fishless cycle and nitrites
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I think I will do a major water change in the morning, and yes, they certainly separated me from my money. But hey, its all a learning process.
One question on treating water before using it in the tank. I'm using Aquasafe. Can you simply put the recommended amount in the tap water, stir and pour the water in the tank? Or is it best to let it settle for awhile?
One question on treating water before using it in the tank. I'm using Aquasafe. Can you simply put the recommended amount in the tap water, stir and pour the water in the tank? Or is it best to let it settle for awhile?
Not a dumb question at all. If you add regularly (as the Cycle bottle instructs) a bacteria that scavenges ammonia, it will compete for food with the more permanent bacteria we seek to cultivate during the cycle. Not only will this retard development of the biofilter, but you have to keep adding -- and buying -- Cycle to maintain control over ammonia. It's not uncommon for someone using Cycle to see a bump in ammonia after ceasing its use.
HTH,
Jim
