Ammonia spike

phunkie99 · 08/12/2007, 09:05 PM

How big of an ammonia spike should I expect during the cycleing process??? It went up a little in the begining but has dropped but it only went up to .25 ppm. now its back to 0

schoch79 · 08/12/2007, 09:24 PM

It really all depends on the individual system. If there is a high initial bioload, (things dieing off or producing waste) then you will probably see more of a spike. On the other hand if you are using completely cured rock than it is possible that you won't see any ammonia ever.

08/12/2007, 09:05 PM	#1
phunkie99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 537	Ammonia spike How big of an ammonia spike should I expect during the cycleing process??? It went up a little in the begining but has dropped but it only went up to .25 ppm. now its back to 0

08/12/2007, 09:24 PM	#2
schoch79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: hegins,pa Posts: 1,071	It really all depends on the individual system. If there is a high initial bioload, (things dieing off or producing waste) then you will probably see more of a spike. On the other hand if you are using completely cured rock than it is possible that you won't see any ammonia ever. __________________ We'd better get back, 'cause it'll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night... mostly.