aviator300 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) I'm in the process of starting a 1 gallon jar. I'm using Reef saver rock from BRS, Bio spira for bacteria and ammonia drops for bacteria food. After 6 weeks the jar clears 2.0 ppm of ammonia In 24hrs and I have done 2 100% water changes to clear nitrates. I thought I'd be ready by now to add LIFE to the jar but we are moving (again) in about 3 weeks. My question is this. Should I continue to feed the bacteria with ammonia and do weekly water changes to prevent bacterial die off or will the bacteria survive anyway if I don't. Any ideas are appreciated. Edited September 13, 2018 by aviator300 Add missing text 1 Quote Link to comment
paneubert Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 The bacteria will lie dormant as long as you keep it heated. 3 weeks is not that bad of a timeframe to let them simmer. If you are worried, add something small like half of a ppm of ammonia once per week or something just to keep the bacteria active. 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 The bacteria won't die unless you allow the rock to dry out completely. The bacteria will only go dormant. 1 Quote Link to comment
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