Amquel plus

[montdj]

I have a tank that is the middle off cycling and the lfs is trying to sell me some to use in my tank. The ammonia is zero but nitrite and nitrate are still up there. Its going to be a reef tank and they said the stuff is reef safe and that i should add it asap so i can add some inverts. Does anyone use this stuff?

 

[montdj]

They also said i can use it to keep ammonia down will curing live rock.

 

[montdj]

bump

 

[michaeltx]

Dont add anything the tank will cycle on its own and be ready soon. If you get to impatient you are asking for trouble. There are some of these additives that can help but can also feed a nasty algae bloom like you wouldnt beleive.
just wait it out and it will be better.
Mike

 

[pogi pants]

if you want to add anything to increase cycling time, just use this stuff called BacterVital. it's just natural bacteria's, you can even add it to established tanks when you do water changes. it doesn't do any miracle work like zero out your nitrites or nitrates. it just speeds up the cycle process.

 

[hatessushi]

I would not add anything to the tank, just let it cycle on its own like MichaelTX said. Also I would not listen to the LFS that tried to sell you that. It sounds like they just want your money.

 

[ghettotang]

Yeah I totally agree with Mike Don't buy anything don't put any live stock into your tank if your tank is in the middle of cycle process. You gonna create huge problem. You will loose a lot of money if your going to be impatience. The key to start reef tank or just Saltwater fish is you have to be VERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY patience and let your tank to the work for you because once you make your mistake, everthing you've done so far will flush down. Also what size is your tank and how much live rock do you have.
Good Luck
Jay

 

[sepulatian]

I agree. Please be patient. The cycle is very important, if you chemicaly alter it you will not have the necessary bacteria for your fish. All things in the saltwater hobby take patience.

 

[xdave]

I'd find a new store because I wouldn't trust anybody that gave advice that was that bad on so many levels. Eliminating ammonia during the cycle only slows it down. the ammonia will still show up in testing when you use Amquel so you wouldn't be able to tell if it worked and may over dose, especially during cycling. If you have an ammonia reading of 0 why would they suggest a product that only has one purpose, shielding ammonia?

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by xDave
I'd find a new store because I wouldn't trust anybody that gave advice that was that bad on so many levels. Eliminating ammonia during the cycle only slows it down. the ammonia will still show up in testing when you use Amquel so you wouldn't be able to tell if it worked and may over dose, especially during cycling. If you have an ammonia reading of 0 why would they suggest a product that only has one purpose, shielding ammonia?
Amquell plus is for ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, chlorine, and chloramine. But I 100% agree that they should not have recomnded it for a cycle. That product is ok if you have sick fish and your QT is only half cycled and you need to treat the fish ASAP. It does work in a pinch, but not a good idea for a cycling display.

 

[pogi pants]

has anyone here used BacterVital? or is it just a waste of money?

 

[michaeltx]

to me any quick cycle product is a waste of money as are 99% of all additives. most all that can be readded with a water change.
Mike

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by MichaelTX
to me any quick cycle product is a waste of money as are 99% of all additives. most all that can be readded with a water change.
Mike
Yep, I completely agree