Cycle Readings

[madpad]

OK guys heres the scoop. Yesterday added 25 drops of ammonia, today I added 30 drops of ammonia to my 60 gallon. Still no ammonia reading, nothing. Is this normal.

 

[ronrca]

Are they like eye dropper drops? 55 drops really is nothing compared to 60Gallons! I am adding 4 capfuls/day of ammonia to my 90Gallon. Another thing, did you remove all of the chemical filters like carbon and other ammonia removing media? That will make a difference also.

 

[madpad]

Yes Im using an eyedropper. Time for Capfuls? Nothing should be interfering with cycle. Penguin Bio wheel with the cartrides installed. I left the filter media baskets empty. Temp is 84 .Maybe Im just not putting in enough ammonia.

 

[ronrca]

It took about 2-3 days before I got ammonia readings. Just be patient.

 

[ryanp15]

Give it some time you should be fine. ;D

 

[Kristin]

couldn't hurt to dump in a few capfuls and see what happens!