Funky results for fishless cycling

[carsona246]

either way will work just fine. The food version is a method of introducing ammonia, using pure ammonia just skips the middle man, but whichever way you're more comfortable with.

 

[Anubis]

Alright, cool. The ammonia level still hasn't changed . Do you think I should start over again or wait a week?

 

[HappySkittles]

You are doing water changes right? Would your tap water happen to have ammonia readings in it right from the tap?

 

[carsona246]

well if you still have ammonia in your tank, you're still cycling, so there really isn't a "starting over". Just wait it out till the ammonia drops.
Chloramines in the tap may very well explain this problem as well

 

[HappySkittles]

well if you still have ammonia in your tank, you're still cycling, so there really isn't a "starting over". Just wait it out till the ammonia drops.
Chloramines in the tap may very well explain this problem as well

Yeah chloramines had me ALL confused till I tested my tap. If The tap has ammonia when tested then your tank is probably cycled already!

 

[Anubis]

You are doing water changes right? Would your tap water happen to have ammonia readings in it right from the tap?

No I checked and all the levels for nitrite, nitrate and ammonia are 0 ppm. I haven't changed the water recently since the ammonia hasn't increased. Should I do that anyway?

 

[HappySkittles]

Why change water if you don't have any animals in the tank? Just let it alone see how it goes. I never change water if there are no animals.

 

[Anubis]

Ok, thanks guys! I really appreciate all your help and I'll let you know when things change.