TwoTankAmin
Fish Connoisseur
Most bacterial additived should be allowed to sit for a day because they need to settle into their new home. By this I mean attch to solid surfaces both in the substrate and in one's filter(s). One should also turn of the lights as the bacteria are somewhat photosensitive.
Also, when in tratnsit the bacteria cannot be allowed to freeze as that kills them. Recent science has shown them to be able to withstand more heat than had been thought to be the case. Also, the nitrifyiera, because they do not form spores, are able to sense when what they need is no longer present and that sends them into a state of dormancy. They will awaken when what they need again becomes available. I would assume any real delay in delivering goop may have that effect.
So for that reason as well as knowing they are OK, I would agree with doing a single dose of ammonia between 1 and 3 ppm (based on your planned stocking) and if you can test 0 for ammonia and nitrite n 24 hours, then all is good to go re stocking. If you have a lanted tank then I would not exceed 2 ppm as some plants do not do well with too much ammonia in the water.
Also, when in tratnsit the bacteria cannot be allowed to freeze as that kills them. Recent science has shown them to be able to withstand more heat than had been thought to be the case. Also, the nitrifyiera, because they do not form spores, are able to sense when what they need is no longer present and that sends them into a state of dormancy. They will awaken when what they need again becomes available. I would assume any real delay in delivering goop may have that effect.
So for that reason as well as knowing they are OK, I would agree with doing a single dose of ammonia between 1 and 3 ppm (based on your planned stocking) and if you can test 0 for ammonia and nitrite n 24 hours, then all is good to go re stocking. If you have a lanted tank then I would not exceed 2 ppm as some plants do not do well with too much ammonia in the water.