Cycled or Not?

[branbray07]

Anyone close to you who could use their test kit on your water?
Is there a way to calibrate the spintouch?

Ummm idk. Reagents are hard ro come by now , and god knows when was the last time they calibrated that thing. But they are very close to me, and i also buy everything from them including NSW that i use. I will try to go to another store tomorrow and retest.

 

[damsels are not mean]

I would be sure those are not false positives it makes no sense you'd have high ammonia and no stress on the inhabitants.

 

[Greg P]

Ummm idk. Reagents are hard ro come by now , and god knows when was the last time they calibrated that thing. But they are very close to me, and i also buy everything from them including NSW that i use. I will try to go to another store tomorrow and retest.

Not knowing how big your tank is makes it hard to suggest what to purchase.
But even with a 20g, I'd rather have my own test kits.
Consider purchasing kits for the Big 3 (Alk, Ca and Mag), + NO3 and PO4 kits. These won't expire if you use them at least weekly. Salifert kits have the # of tests listed on the boxes.
For the Big 3 and even NO3 I recommend Salifert, and a Hanna Ultra Low Range Phosphorus HI736 for PO4.

 

[branbray07]

Not knowing how big your tank is makes it hard to suggest what to purchase.
But even with a 20g, I'd rather have my own test kits.
Consider purchasing kits for the Big 3 (Alk, Ca and Mag), + NO3 and PO4 kits. These won't expire if you use them at least weekly. Salifert kits have the # of tests listed on the boxes.
For the Big 3 and even NO3 I recommend Salifert, and a Hanna Ultra Low Range Phosphorus HI736 for PO4.

Sorry 57 fiji cube, fiji cube 24 sump

 

[Greg P]

As I wrote in my last post, consider purchasing your own test kits.
Nothing beats testing your water at home.
Once you are adept at testing at home you'll be happy, regardless of the up to 1 hour it may take.

 

[Freenow54]

I had some really confusing swings when I cycled mine. Only used bacteria once, and pure ammonia in recommended doses after that. It took 8 weeks before the readings fell in line. Manufactured live rock