Log of using Dr. Tim's One and Only Nitrifying Bacteria
- Thread starter Wisegy84
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Good link to a good discussion.
Dr. Tims sight points out that if stored at room temp the bacteria may have issues and suggests refrigerator if you need to store it longer.
Use your regular dechlor and aerate it in a bucket for 24 hours before testing tap water. It changes quite a bit compared to right out of the tap.Best of luck to you
How exactly should I go about aerating the water?
Thought so, but not sure if I have one. I think I can figure something out, though. Thanks.
Had an old tiny aquarium filter that I hooked up to an aquarium air pump. I think it should do the trick.
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Feb 23 1015PM
- Water Test
Ammo = 0ppm
NitrIte = 0ppm
NitrAte = 5ppm (although it might be between 5 and 10)
All the fish are still very active and appear healthy. Bit of nipping for the pecking order, but nothing very worrisome. No signs of disease. Colors of fish are developing nicely.
I've started aerating a bucket of dechlorinated tap water and will test it tomorrow night.
Again, thanks for all the help and input. So far, at least as long as the test readings are accurate, everything seems to be going smoothly and Dr. Tim's is turning out to be somewhat impressive.
On a side note, just out of curiosity, does anyone know if the API test kits expire? I know my kit is not much more than a year old.
- Water Test
Ammo = 0ppm
NitrIte = 0ppm
NitrAte = 5ppm (although it might be between 5 and 10)
All the fish are still very active and appear healthy. Bit of nipping for the pecking order, but nothing very worrisome. No signs of disease. Colors of fish are developing nicely.
I've started aerating a bucket of dechlorinated tap water and will test it tomorrow night.
Again, thanks for all the help and input. So far, at least as long as the test readings are accurate, everything seems to be going smoothly and Dr. Tim's is turning out to be somewhat impressive.
On a side note, just out of curiosity, does anyone know if the API test kits expire? I know my kit is not much more than a year old.
Feb 24 1005PM
- Water Test
Ammo = 0ppm
NitrIte = 0ppm
NitrAte = 5-10ppm
- Water Test on tap water treated with Prime and aerated in bucket for 24 hours
Ammo = 0ppm
NitrIte = 0ppm
NitrAte = 10-15ppm
What does it mean that the trates in my tap water are higher than what the tank is currently reading at?
All fish are still healthy and active, coloring looks good, no signs of disease, greedily eating at meal time. If everything continues this way I will likely be adding a small school of cories on Saturday. I will continue to monitor water params and will do weekly PWC's and vacs.
I will gladly post pics if anyone is interested.
Again, if anyone has anything to add, feel free. And thanks again for all the support.
- Wisegy84
- Water Test
Ammo = 0ppm
NitrIte = 0ppm
NitrAte = 5-10ppm
- Water Test on tap water treated with Prime and aerated in bucket for 24 hours
Ammo = 0ppm
NitrIte = 0ppm
NitrAte = 10-15ppm
What does it mean that the trates in my tap water are higher than what the tank is currently reading at?
All fish are still healthy and active, coloring looks good, no signs of disease, greedily eating at meal time. If everything continues this way I will likely be adding a small school of cories on Saturday. I will continue to monitor water params and will do weekly PWC's and vacs.
I will gladly post pics if anyone is interested.
Again, if anyone has anything to add, feel free. And thanks again for all the support.
- Wisegy84
