R-3 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Never used this stuff. Always did the old fashioned way. Was wondering what everyones experience was with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntero1975 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Never used this stuff. Always did the old fashioned way. Was wondering what everyones experience was with this? Never used it my self but have good things from people I would trust.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I think it works great. Just used it on a 25 Lagoon we put up for the grandkids and that along with live rock had almost no cycle. I have tried other brands but personally feel like the Dr. Tim’s works the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Emerald525 said: I think it works great. Just used it on a 25 Lagoon we put up for the grandkids and that along with live rock had almost no cycle. I have tried other brands but personally feel like the Dr. Tim’s works the best. Does anyone local sell or just online? I cant find a consistent price online. Some places are $10 then $20 then $30 its weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, Huntero1975 said: Never used it my self but have good things from people I would trust. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thats kinda why I am thinking about it. Heard the same thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I've got a bottle I'm going to try on the 750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Ron said: I've got a bottle I'm going to try on the 750 Sweet! Did you get the ammonia too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 8 hours ago, R-3 said: Does anyone local sell or just online? I cant find a consistent price online. Some places are $10 then $20 then $30 its weird. I have only seen it online not local and depending where you look yes it’s amazing the variability if pricing. I didn’t get the ammonia this time as we were upgrading from a Nuvo 10 so we already had a clownfish in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil&Fin Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 There is a very useful thread on Reef2Reef, especially the first few posts. It is buried in the Fish Disease and Treatment forum, in a hospital tank thread, but it is just as useful for display tank cycling. It discusses the difference between live bacteria products (like Dr. Tim's) and inert bacteria products (like Seachem Stability). https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ammonia-control-in-a-hospital-tank.296119/ As a lot of you know, I do a lot of fish quarantining and I use Instant Ocean BioSpira (which is a live bacteria product like Dr. Tim's) only because it is easier to obtain and less expensive. I get it from Amazon. Wherever you get it, check the "use by" date for this product. Also, even though live bacteria gives instant results, don't get complacent about checking your ammonia levels. Good luck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I have used the Tims with great results. I have also used the IO Bio also with great results. I think both are good products. I also used the ammonia with both products as you get a bottle that lasts forever with a smaller tank........ Good luck whatever way you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 I Ordered some from Amazon! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 For what it is worth i have gotten really good results with the prodibio products. they come in glass vials which ensures that they are oxygen free and therefore last a looooong time on the shelf. I think i paid $30-$40 dollars for like 20 vials. I use them now to quickly cycle QT tanks for new fish. One vial and a sponge filter does the trickSent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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