I think my tank is cycled!

[TheShocker]

I just did an ammonia test, and it's down to 0!!!

I have to run to work now, but I'm going to do a nitrite test when I get home.

WOO HOO!!!

 

[ChriX]

The nitrite peak is after the ammonia one so you could still have a lot of nitrites in there.

Fingers crossed for you matey.

 

[tstenback]

Great that your ammonia is down to zero but if this is just gettiing to zero you will probably have to wait a while yet until the nitrites spike. Are you cycling with/without fish? Have you got a niTRATE reading yet? It takes patience i know but keep going it will be worth it in the end.

 

[TheShocker]

With fish. Doing a nitrite test now. No I havent done a niTRATE test.

 

[TheShocker]

Ok, Nitrites are still off the scale. SHould I do a partial water change?

 

[heresmike]

I wouldn't... just keep adding the ammonia, about 1/2 of what you were adding daily. In a few days or a week or so, the nitrite will drop like a rock! When nitrites hit zero, then it's time to do the water change.

 

[gadazobe]

He's cycling with fish, therefore there's no need to add any ammonia. If you see the fish getting too stressed, then do a 10% water change daily to get the nitrite level down - prolongs the cycle but keeps the fish alive.

 

[TheShocker]

The fish look great. Very active, they seem very healthy.

 

[tstenback]

Stay the course shocker your tank is doing fine and like gadazobe said watch the fish they will let you know when to do your water change.

 

[TheShocker]

Thanks guys!!!!!