BIO Pellets and Cycle Question

[KarlyBoy]

So just a Quick Question and understanding, rather than the 'Do's and Don't's'. If I do an Ammonia Cycle with 10% Ammonia, on a 110 Gallon Tank, with BIO Pellets present from the start of the Cycle, would you expect to see Nitrate Spike in the Cycle ? Given that the BIO Pellets would likely deal with the Nitrates that come in, and therefore, is that away to avoid a significant water change once the Cycle is over ?

I guess the obvious answer is, try it and see (which I could actually do), would appreciate anyones experiences with this, again, I completely understand the 'divisive' views on Bio-Pellets vs Other Carbon Dosing (NoPox, Vodka, Vinegar etc...) Regimes, but am just looking to see if anyone out there has any practical experience of this. Thanks

 

[DaveK]

Yes, you should still see all the usual spikes in ammonia and nitrite plus a rise in nitrate.

Things like bio pellets and other similar methods need time to set up their bacteria processes too.