Still nothing guys ive been testing n always amonia not even to the nitrite yet my star died it was verry upsetting but everything else is still going. Just keep waiting?
I wish i could learn this better ive been tryn for so long and i love doing it i love having it but my frustration is starting to get the best of me. I need a teacher.
Ok, the ammonia is stuck at what level?? Write the level down and do a water change. Do at least a 10% volume to 25% max If you have or can afford it lets add some benifical bacteria and or enzymes. I personally recommend enzyme 9 oe microbacter 7. If you can get to Ypsilanti fish Doctors they sell the enzyme the guys from Tanked use. I have not used it but Tom and Luke speak highly of it. You will need to also get a food source for this bacteria. I recommend that use Brightwell's reef fuel. Great carbon source to feed that bacteria to get the nitrifying cycle going!! This is very important to keep things alive and healthy. After you do that wait for a day and do your testing. I will make a point of following along. Hang in there once it gets going you'll enjoy it more
I would like to hear more on the set up. Filtration, flow, lighting, filtration, size of tank, ect.
Inhabitants, substrate and amount of live rock too please, mostly just out of curiosity.
Ive used bacterial additives many times, to soften a cycle. My choice has always been Microbacter 7, not saying its the best, just the one I have used.
I would suggest along with bacteria supplimentation- you go get some Prime-
Prime can be found at most any LFS, and likely even in the big box stores, sometimes even meijer/walmart, nice being open 24 hrs, in your case.
I have heard good things about "Colony" the nitrifying bacteria that is used by the Tanked Guys. From what Ive heard, colony is just re-labled "SuperBac" which I have heard great results with. Is it a miracle cure? Doubt it....but I am confidant it works.
There is also bacteria suppliment systems such as ZEOvit and Prodibio, if you need other choices dependant on what you local fish store carries. Any of these will help speed you through and soften the ordeal you are going through with your amonia spike.
I agree immensely, water changes till then can only help. Water changes isnt going to stop or hinder the process thats happening, but they will help keep the ammonia concentration lower than it would be without them.
Prime would be my #1 on the list. Alot of people completely run their sterile quarentine tanks using just prime and water changes. Its going to be your best freind through this situation.