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@ch4rlie...I have been following the directions and according to the directions both ammonia and nitrite should be 0 at this pt. But, the nitrites are still at 2.0 ppm. I just wash't sure if I should add more ammonia to not starve the bacteria I already have, just wait another day or two for...

On the 10th of September I started cycling my 5 gallon with Dr. Tim's one and only nitrifying bacteria. I put 10 drops of ammonia in that day. Two days later on the 12th I added the nitrifying bacteria. I didn't have both at the same time which is why I had to add them to the tank on different...

Update: Thanks to everyone who commented. I finally got it cycled and bought a fish. It is a red, male betta.    Thanks again for the responses.

Yes this is my first post. I went online looking for help and I came across this board, so I created an account. Thanks for responding. I'm going to do the water and gravel change. I will take a look at the levels of ammonia/nitrite. Also, I am in the US not UK.

I want to make sure everything is going right in my tank. The nitrites aren't rising while the ammonia level is stuck at the same ppm. Is it normal for this to be happening or am I doing some wrong?? Here is the journal I'm keeping: Fishless cycle Tank was set up a week before may 28th. I...