When I was cycling mine I would get readings that were all basically zero like yours were. What I was told is that it means the cycle has started but there wasn't enough ammonia to continue it so I would add it 5ml at a time until it would be completely processed in 12 hours and I would see nitrate rise from it. For a cuc I ordered mine from reefcleaners.com and am really happy with them, although I ordered the quick crew recommended for my tank(28G) and had to give away most of it to a friend for his 55G and I still have too much. John is a great guy to deal with but is definitely over generous with what he sends out.
Well thanks for the advice you guys here don't jump down people's throat when they do something wrong like in the freshwater part of the forum
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