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	Cycling question
paige Hobbyist Posts: 65 Kudos: 49 Registered: 12-May-2004	I've been doing a fishless cycle for just a few days now. I've been keeping my ammonia at 4ppm with no nitrites or nitrates. Tonight I tested my water and the ammonia is around 2ppm with nitrites at 5ppm and nitrates at 10ppm. Is my ammonia supposed to drop to zero before the nitrite spike occurs? Does it seem like it's coming along okay?
Posted 30-Jun-2006 02:28
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Nah, you'll see nitrites and sometimes nitrates before ammonia is all the way gone. The ammonia-consuming bacteria can't convert all of the ammonia overnight, which is why there are measurable amounts of it and nitrite at the same time. Looks like your cycle is coming along just fine. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 30-Jun-2006 04:07
Needeles Hobbyist Posts: 128 Kudos: 65 Votes: 52 Registered: 19-Jun-2006	I beleive that once the tank has completly cycled that you will see 0 Nitrites o Ammonia. You may see alittle Nitrate and this is ok as long as they are below 20ppm. Make sure that the levels stay stable at least a good week before adding new fish. The total cycle will vary with tank size but most can be cycled out within 1 1/2 months. You can add an additive called "Cycle" to help speed up the cycle process. Hope this helps. Live life to it's fullest Who knows what tomorrow holds
Posted 03-Jul-2006 06:56


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