Problems after tank move.

[Craig1089]

Iv recently moved my tank and seem to be having issues with my parameters now, iv been told it's the sand that will be causing it. It's not a massive cycle .25 nitrite, .25 ammonia and about 40 nitrate, I have some Red Sea reef foundation 21 day cycle if I dose with this as if it was a new tank will this speed up the small cycle I'm having if I just use bacto start no3p04x and kh buffer as I already have the bad bacteria build up in the tank so no need for nitro bac. Am I right in thinking this or way off? My corals aren't to happy so want it over with as quick as possible. Thanks guys if anyone could help

[Craig1089]

Any one know the answer to this??

[CronicReefer]

This is pretty normal when moving a tank. I would use the n03p04 bacteria if you are going to use anything. Also use a product that binds ammonia till the mini cycle is over to prevent any fish or coral loss.

[Craig1089]

What kind of product would bind ammonia? Thanks

[CronicReefer]

I use Kent Marine Ammonia Detox but there are many on the market. Amquel and Prime are two others that are commonly used. I know Amquel will reduce your pH due to it lowering available oxygen in the water but this is only a temporary side effect.