2-3 ppm ammonia good to start cycle?

[ibrat82]

Hi just like the title says. Is 2-3 ppm of ammonia reading enough to start the cycle? My temp is at 78.5 and ph at 7.9.

 

[thegrun]

That is the perfect amount of ammonia IMHO to start a cycle with.

 

[heathlindner25]

I like 4ppm myself.

 

[motohead400]

I did mine with ~3ppm ammonia, achieved by adding pure ammonia.

 

[gone fishin]

2-3 ppm of ammonia is plenty and will get you a good cycle. Good luck