Ammonia first? Or Bacteria?

[Aggie1978]

Starting my cycle today. 110 Gal at 1.025 SG. Water temp 78 F. Will use Fritz Turbo Start 900 and Ammonia Chloride. Do I first dose the ammonia to 2ppm THEN add the Turbo Start? Or vice versa? thx

 

[ScubaFish802]

Dr. Tims says add Bacteria and then ammonia so I would assume the same here

 

[Remos reefs]

ammonia then bacteria that's what works for me

 

[Smite]

It won’t matter. As long as the ammonia is added relatively soon after the bacteria you’re good. You just don’t want to starve the bacteria out. You also don’t want to dose to high a level or you could stall your cycle. Follow the directions. I believe you dose to 2ppm and watch. Once zeroed dose again and once you dose and 24 hours later your 0 ammonia and nitrite you’re ready for fish

 

[Smite]

To high a level of ammonia*