Fishless Cycling - Help!

[rgrrmg]

I am new to this forum, I have started a 12 gallon tank...No fish I am adding 10% ammonia using a Seachem ammonia alert to monitor the level.
I'm wondering if I have now added too much ammonia. When I take off the lid of the tank there is a really strong ammonia smell, is this normal??

Thanks.

 

[WILDER]

Post in new to the hobby or beginners.
Welcome to the board.