Dr Tims cycling question

[KGscv]

Im on day 3 of cycling my new tank. Im a beginner and its my first tank. I got this result for the ammonia(attached pic), nitrite is 0.05. The ammonia result looks to me like >2 but it could be 2ppm also. Should I add ammonia? Dr tims calendar says to add ammonia but im not sure. Thanks for your help

 

[Merge_595]

Im on day 3 of cycling my new tank. Im a beginner and its my first tank. I got this result for the ammonia(attached pic), nitrite is 0.05. The ammonia result looks to me like >2 but it could be 2ppm also. Should I add ammonia? Dr tims calendar says to add ammonia but im not sure. Thanks for your help

I wouldn't looks pretty dark to me with these test the colors are rarely exact

 

[KGscv]

I wouldn't looks pretty dark to me with these test the colors are rarely exact

Thanks. I didnt add ammonia. Just tested the ammonia again and it looks like it got darker even tho i didnt add ammonia. Idk i feel like the dr tims that i have has dead bacteria.

 

[Dan_P]

Thanks. I didnt add ammonia. Just tested the ammonia again and it looks like it got darker even tho i didnt add ammonia. Idk i feel like the dr tims that i have has dead bacteria.

Is the test color from a sample of the aquarium water containg just Dr. Tims?

 

[Merge_595]

Thanks. I didnt add ammonia. Just tested the ammonia again and it looks like it got darker even tho i didnt add ammonia. Idk i feel like the dr tims that i have has dead bacteria.

I've been using Tim's since 2015 never had an issue. Jus test once a week & after the nitrite cycle is over you can add a little ammonia to make sure the tank removes it quickly(a couple day's or less)

 

[KGscv]

Is the test color from a sample of the aquarium water containg just Dr. Tims?

No. I added ammonium chloride per dr tims instruction.

I've been using Tim's since 2015 never had an issue. Jus test once a week & after the nitrite cycle is over you can add a little ammonia to make sure the tank removes it quickly(a couple day's or less)

Tested again this morning. Ammonia still high af but nitrite is 0.2. I guess i just have to be patient.

 

[Merge_595]

No. I added ammonium chloride per dr tims instruction.

Tested again this morning. Ammonia still high af but nitrite is 0.2. I guess i just have to be patient.

I wouldn't even test Nitrite until Ammonia reads 0..I wouldn't even test Nitrate until Nitrite reads 0. Give the entire cycle 5-6 weeks do absolutely nothing definitely needs patience..

 

[Dan_P]

No. I added ammonium chloride per dr tims instruction.

Tested again this morning. Ammonia still high af but nitrite is 0.2. I guess i just have to be patient.

Dr. Tim’s can be slow to start, taking weeks instead of days like Fritz Turbo Start.