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Old 07-31-2010, 05:44 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Default Re: Sources of Ammonia - Fishless Cycling

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Originally Posted by jrman83 View Post
Add enough ammonia to reach 4-6ppm. Record the amount it took to get to that and add the same amount everyday until you start reading nitrites. Once you read nitrites cut your daily dose to 50%. Soon after you should start reading nitrates.
Why should I add ammonia every day? I've added the first dose and the ammonia has not come down? How can I add more ammonia and not get it way too high? I've read where you add the ammonia and wait for it to come down and then add more ammonia. Thanks
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