Fishless Cycle - How Long Before You Start To See Nitrites?

[chris30]

Maybe I missed this bit

'If at any time you test and ammonia is under .75 ppm and nitrite is clearly over 2 ppm, it is time to add more ammonia. Add the same full amount as you did the first time. Now, begin to test the ammonia and nitrite levels every other day. (You should be seeing nitrate soon if you have the kit.)'

But if I have I never saw any nitrite. Can someone advise if to add another 3ppm of ammonia

 

[daizeUK]

Yes do it.  I'm not sure why you can't see any nitrite, it should definitely be there.  It's possible you have a faulty nitrite test?
 
After this dose you're not supposed to add any more ammonia until nitrite rises and then falls back under 1ppm which might be tricky if you can't read it.

 

[chris30]

I did wonder if the test was faulty in any way but my brother has used it to test his tank successfully just before I got mine

Have added 3ppm ammonia now

 

[chris30]

Day 29 today ammonia still 3ppm 0 nitrites