This was so helpful, thank you! Just about to cycle my first marine aquarium. Really didn't want to cycle with fish but was nervous about how to do it otherwise, great video!
Those parameters are spot on mate. You've cycled that tank like a pro! It's all about the 1 drop per gallon of ammonia, that's where I went wrong and had a 40 day battle to cycle the tank. Great video. 🙂👌 Loving the channel.
Hello Jay, thank you so much for the comment, appreciate your support, I have seen a few people mention in their videos that you should cut the dose down now, you were one of them, my tank cycled in just under 2 weeks, I was really happy, thanks again mate.
I've done exactly same dosed 4 drops per gal and ballsed cycle up lol I've got ammonia down to 0 but nitrite is sky high done water changes ect slightly dropped it I'm currently on day 35 wish I'd have done more research before doseing great vid by the way mate
Hello my friend, I just setup my new 20 gallon tank and ready for cycling. But I’m confused about how many drops of ammonium chloride should I add? PLEASE HELP ME. And also i have to pour full bottle of One and only ? It’s 4 oz (120ml)
I know this goes a bit back, but yes, the program works!, depending on the filtration and media you can cycle as fast as 10 days correctly. Thanks for the video!
Alright mate I’ve been fascinated with this method of cycling. I am putting together my first build in 2 weeks time, Waterbox Marine X 60.2. Really wasn’t keen on waiting 3-4 months like my mate did for his tank to cycle naturally but informative and evidential videos like this have put my mind at ease and gave me confidence that I’ll successfully cycle in a fraction of the time. 1 little question though, when you were adding your additional ammonia drops is it still a full dose like the first dose or is it scaled back a bit? I am currently on the lookout for live rock which I am finding hard to come by 👎
Hello mate, yeah Dr Tims is brilliant, I will be using it on my new tank too, does exactly what it says it will, ive also got the marine x 60.2 which arrived this week, when I add the Ammonium Chloride I only add 1 drop per gallon at all stages, not the 4 drops that the instructions say, if you add only 1 drop per gallon you will be fine! Live rock seems to be a thing of the past now, I prefer to start off sterile as I know there are no pests and I can control things a little better.
I used this to set up my very first one it took around 16-18 days if I remember right, definitely one of the best ways to cycle a tank, great video mate 👍👍
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@George Cason i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
I left my filter and wave maker on in a 13gallon, I added Dr Tims about 6 days ago, should I add another bottle and turn filters etc off? I have been getting Ammonia and Nitrite/Nitrate levels on all my tests so I know there is definitely something going on. Thanks!
@@BeardedReef I had the black sponge that came with the tank. I have the fluval 13.5 g kit. So yes I did have everything running. I added the entire small bottle thru out the course of the week which I was told to do by that at the store when I purchased it.
Your tank is cycled but i think its a light cycle. It’ll cope if you introduce fish in slowly so that the bacteria can build up to cope with the extra load as you add them in.
hi mate, Good video as usual. I have finally managed to get enough RODI made to get my tank filled. Whooo, that was done around 8pm last night by the time I mixed salt and got the temp up etc. My PH is around 8.2, Temp is 26 and salinity I lowered slightly to 1.024. I am going to leave it a few more hours before I throw in the One and only and the amonia, which I bought about 2 weeks ago, thinking I would of had water in well before now haha. I like the idea of the Spreadsheet. I will do that as it will be so much easier to follow. will let you know how I get on mate.
Thanks mate, that's really good that you are ready to go, just make sure you only add 1 drop per gallon of Ammonium Chloride and not the 4 drops that the bottle says, will.work perfectly if you only add 1 drop per gallon
@@BeardedReef i was thinking of reducing the amount anyway and then found this video. So I will use your method. Our tanks are similar size etc. Thanks mate.
This was so helpful, thank you! Just about to cycle my first marine aquarium. Really didn't want to cycle with fish but was nervous about how to do it otherwise, great video!
Perfect just the info I was looking for, clear and concise so thank you very much. New subscriber 👍
Those parameters are spot on mate. You've cycled that tank like a pro! It's all about the 1 drop per gallon of ammonia, that's where I went wrong and had a 40 day battle to cycle the tank. Great video. 🙂👌 Loving the channel.
Hello Jay, thank you so much for the comment, appreciate your support, I have seen a few people mention in their videos that you should cut the dose down now, you were one of them, my tank cycled in just under 2 weeks, I was really happy, thanks again mate.
I've done exactly same dosed 4 drops per gal and ballsed cycle up lol I've got ammonia down to 0 but nitrite is sky high done water changes ect slightly dropped it I'm currently on day 35 wish I'd have done more research before doseing great vid by the way mate
Hello my friend,
I just setup my new 20 gallon tank and ready for cycling. But I’m confused about how many drops of ammonium chloride should I add? PLEASE HELP ME. And also i have to pour full bottle of One and only ? It’s 4 oz (120ml)
AmAZING VIDEO, super easy and clean great work thanks a lot
Thank you very much! 👍
I know this goes a bit back, but yes, the program works!, depending on the filtration and media you can cycle as fast as 10 days correctly. Thanks for the video!
Just about to cycle my evo marine and this vid has removed most of my apprehension. Thanks muchly.
No problem at all, glad I can be of some help, if you have any questions just reach out to me on instagram!
Should i run carbon while cycling? Thks
Personally I wouldn't
I will be completing the cycle soon. I won't be able to get fish for another 2 weeks, do I continue to dose 2ppm ammonia and how often?
Alright mate I’ve been fascinated with this method of cycling. I am putting together my first build in 2 weeks time, Waterbox Marine X 60.2. Really wasn’t keen on waiting 3-4 months like my mate did for his tank to cycle naturally but informative and evidential videos like this have put my mind at ease and gave me confidence that I’ll successfully cycle in a fraction of the time. 1 little question though, when you were adding your additional ammonia drops is it still a full dose like the first dose or is it scaled back a bit? I am currently on the lookout for live rock which I am finding hard to come by 👎
Hello mate, yeah Dr Tims is brilliant, I will be using it on my new tank too, does exactly what it says it will, ive also got the marine x 60.2 which arrived this week, when I add the Ammonium Chloride I only add 1 drop per gallon at all stages, not the 4 drops that the instructions say, if you add only 1 drop per gallon you will be fine! Live rock seems to be a thing of the past now, I prefer to start off sterile as I know there are no pests and I can control things a little better.
I used this to set up my very first one it took around 16-18 days if I remember right, definitely one of the best ways to cycle a tank, great video mate 👍👍
Its brilliant! First time using it and I'm impressed! Was really easy, and thanks for the support! Appreciate it!
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I was stupid lost the login password. I love any tricks you can offer me.
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@George Cason i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@George Cason It worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thanks so much, you really help me out :D
Did you have a full lighting schedule during the cycle or was the light on only for video purposes?
No the lights were off for the duration of the cycle, i only had them on for the video
I left my filter and wave maker on in a 13gallon, I added Dr Tims about 6 days ago, should I add another bottle and turn filters etc off? I have been getting Ammonia and Nitrite/Nitrate levels on all my tests so I know there is definitely something going on. Thanks!
Do you have all your filter socks/floss/sponges and so on still in the tank? You need to remove them when cycling the tank
@@BeardedReef I had the black sponge that came with the tank. I have the fluval 13.5 g kit. So yes I did have everything running. I added the entire small bottle thru out the course of the week which I was told to do by that at the store when I purchased it.
Don't listen to your store, always follow the instructions on the bottle, you should have removed the black sponge as per the instructions too
Excellent used the same process for my reef
Thanks, its a really good way to cycle the tank!
top of the morning to u ☘️
Your tank is cycled but i think its a light cycle. It’ll cope if you introduce fish in slowly so that the bacteria can build up to cope with the extra load as you add them in.
Thanks mate, everything seems good and the cycle is working as it should, will be adding 2 fish this week
Very nice !
Thank you
Nice video mate, just starting up myself 👍
Thank you, you will love it, its a great hobby and everyone is really helpful
Where does one get Amonia? 🙈
I got mines from Amazon, search for Dr tims Ammonium
hi mate, Good video as usual. I have finally managed to get enough RODI made to get my tank filled. Whooo, that was done around 8pm last night by the time I mixed salt and got the temp up etc. My PH is around 8.2, Temp is 26 and salinity I lowered slightly to 1.024. I am going to leave it a few more hours before I throw in the One and only and the amonia, which I bought about 2 weeks ago, thinking I would of had water in well before now haha.
I like the idea of the Spreadsheet. I will do that as it will be so much easier to follow. will let you know how I get on mate.
Thanks mate, that's really good that you are ready to go, just make sure you only add 1 drop per gallon of Ammonium Chloride and not the 4 drops that the bottle says, will.work perfectly if you only add 1 drop per gallon
@@BeardedReef i was thinking of reducing the amount anyway and then found this video. So I will use your method. Our tanks are similar size etc. Thanks mate.
@@BeardedReef seems like my cycle is stuck. I haven't seen any change in ammonia, nitrite, and not had any nitrate. Maybe a bad batch of dr tims?
@@leebfc1901 I've never heard of anyone having a bad batch before, did you follow all the instructions? How did you do it?
@@BeardedReef followed instructions as per their website. With exception of reducing ammonia.
😂😂😂 Shake it real real well!!!
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I fault Dr Tim's crappy directions. Overdosed my 15g with 4 drops per gallon not realizing that it shouldnt be higher than 2 ppm.