Fishless cycle in 2 weeks!!

[MadCow]

Just tested my ammonia and nitrites. Ammonia is holding a steady 0 as it has for the past 7 days. Nitrite did a nose-dive from the top of the scale down to .25. It looks like we are almost there. Will add my daily ammonia, and re-test again tomorrow to be sure all is well. I actually ran the nitrite test twice tonight as I was in disbelief that the first one was correct. How ironic is it that I had an awesome conversation with the girl at the LPS tonight. The same LPS that I had been turned off by the previous 2 trips, not due to fish health or products, but due to the clueless workers. I keep saying I need to figure out a definite plan for stocking my tank, I guess I better get my butt in gear. And quick.

 

[kribs mate]

looking good. should be over any day now.
Don't forget to keep adding the ammonia antil you add your fish even after your nitrite is zero. and a huge water change to get the nitrate down before adding the fish or its pretty hard to get down later.
Well done with your cycle 2 weeks is a good one. did you seed the tank with substate or decoration from a mature tank?

I managed one in 13 days a few months ago. its very rewarding its great to know no fish were harmed in the process

 

[MadCow]

I added a potted plant from the LPS and a handful of gravel from an established tank in a media bag hanging in the tank. Also raised the temp to 84. And by the way today nitrites were at 0. And yes I will continue to add ammonia until I am ready for fish. And will do a 75-90% water change the day before I plan to add fish. And test again the day that I go to get my fish to be sure all is well. I have also lowered my temp to where I will be keeping it with fish.