Question on using Dry Ferts to cycle tank.

[sgtreef]

If we use Dry Ferts which are basic Nitrate and Nitrite, would that not take the place of using Ammonia to cycle a tank fish less way?


Jeff

 

[bbortko]

No. BB for ammonia is different from bb for nitrite and there is no bb for nitrate. This is why a cycle sees a rise in ammonia then nitrite and nitrates rise until wc unless there are plants to consume them.

 

[Aquaticfan]

If we use Dry Ferts which are basic Nitrate and Nitrite, would that not take the place of using Ammonia to cycle a tank fish less way?


Jeff

When you fertilize a tank uou dose nitrate, phosphate and potassium along with micro elements. Not nitrite.

But as stated before. No. Dosing ferts will not help cycle a tank.

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[sgtreef]

Thanks then.

Jeff