Question about Dr Tims and dry rock cycle

[xilez]

Panning to start a cycle in my new tank next weekend (Mr Aqua 12L with additional 6 gallons via HOB Sump) and I just had a question about Dr Tims dosing.

 

I am doing the one and only (https://www.amazon.com/DrTims-Aquatics-Nitrifying-Bacteria-Aquariums/dp/B001LUOB6W) 4 oz bottles and the dosing says to start with essentially 3-4 capfuls for my tank... But I have seen reports of people just dumping in the whole bottle. Thoughts?

 

Thanks!

[MrNanoReef]

Panning to start a cycle in my new tank next weekend (Mr Aqua 12L with additional 6 gallons via HOB Sump) and I just had a question about Dr Tims dosing.

 

I am doing the one and only (https://www.amazon.com/DrTims-Aquatics-Nitrifying-Bacteria-Aquariums/dp/B001LUOB6W) 4 oz bottles and the dosing says to start with essentially 3-4 capfuls for my tank... But I have seen reports of people just dumping in the whole bottle. Thoughts?

 

Thanks!

 

This works better and a lot cheaper too: https://www.amazon.com/Brightwell-Aquatics-ABABAC500-Microbacter7-Conditioners/dp/B001DKSG9S/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1471187858&sr=1-1&keywords=microbacter7

[Cencalfishguy56]

Panning to start a cycle in my new tank next weekend (Mr Aqua 12L with additional 6 gallons via HOB Sump) and I just had a question about Dr Tims dosing.

 

I am doing the one and only (https://www.amazon.com/DrTims-Aquatics-Nitrifying-Bacteria-Aquariums/dp/B001LUOB6W) 4 oz bottles and the dosing says to start with essentially 3-4 capfuls for my tank... But I have seen reports of people just dumping in the whole bottle. Thoughts?

 

Thanks!

dump the whole bottle, the cycle will complete faster

[ReefSafeSolutions]

I believe the instructions on the bottle say you can't overdose, so you may as well dump the whole bottle in. Not much point in keeping a little extra around, unless you're planning on cycling another tank in the near future!

 

That said about the instructions...I don't remember when the instructions say to add a fish, but I'm pretty sure you don't want to add a fish as soon as they say. I think BioSpira says to add a fish right away or something...either way, do all the tests to make sure it is safe to add a fish before you drop a fish in there.