The Official Asylum Freshwater Tank Thread

Old Sailor · 02-20-2009, 02:24 PM

How do you cycle your tanks guys....I use the amonia cycle....no fish till it's done, had good success with this way.
Now, try to get your hands on pure ammonia with no perfume or other addictive to it.

Add 4-5 drops of ammonia per 10 gallons of water, everyday.

Monitor the nitrites level everyday.

When you see a nitrates spike, drop the addition to 2-3 drops of ammonia per 10 gallons of water, everyday

When you see the nitrites level drop to zero,

Congratulations, your tank is fully cycled!

02-20-2009, 02:24 PM	#11
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,213 Trading: (22)	Re: The Official Asylum Freshwater Tank Thread How do you cycle your tanks guys....I use the amonia cycle....no fish till it's done, had good success with this way. Now, try to get your hands on pure ammonia with no perfume or other addictive to it. Add 4-5 drops of ammonia per 10 gallons of water, everyday. Monitor the nitrites level everyday. When you see a nitrates spike, drop the addition to 2-3 drops of ammonia per 10 gallons of water, everyday When you see the nitrites level drop to zero, Congratulations, your tank is fully cycled! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

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