During the cycle the Ammonia will turn to Nitrite which then gets turned in to Nitrate from the growth of beneficial bacteria.
Nitrate is less toxic than Ammonia and Nitrite but is like a fertilizer to algae growth.
The only way to remove Nitrate is to do weekly water changes. I also understand that live rock helps break down Nitrate but hopefully someone here can confirm.
havent done that yet, i havent had a cycle that i know of (i got test kit after rock) but have been told change 50 litres before adding cuc, then 25l a week after that.
Don't panic and do not do a water change (yet) if you are cycling the tank as it will slow the process down.
it has cycled i just waiting for weeken to do a change
Once your tank reads 0 Ammonia and 0 Nitrite after 12 hours of adding 4.0 Ammonia to the tank it is cycled - then do a 50% water change
you dont need ammonia to cycle the tank.
IMO its a good sign - when the tank starts picking up Nitrate as you are halfway there.
at least it is a good sign, as it doesnt look it
Do a water test for Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate.
last test was on sunday, and ammonia-0 nitrite-0 nitrate-5-10 ph 8
Are you doing a fishless cycle?
yes, get my CUC next week