nitrite spike

[schizo_fish]

Ive been fishless cyling my 40 gallon for 7 days now and still haven't had a nitrite spike? is this normal? how long should i expect to wait?

 

[Aquascaper]

It's hard to say as it can differ from tank to tank. If you post some water parameters like pH, Ammonia, Nitrites and Nitrates then i'm sure you'll get some informed opinions from other members and hopefully you will get an idea of how long it will take

HTH

 

[schizo_fish]

PH : 7.6
Ammonia: apporx. 5-6
nitrites: 0
nitrates: 0

teperatures at about 80

 

[canarsie11]

What did you use as bacteria? Also, push those degress up some, no fish no worries!

 

[schizo_fish]

i used pure ammonia, we'll it was water and 8% ammonia

 

[Dragonslair]

If you are experiencing nitrite spikes, what I would recommend is nitra-zorb. This is made by API and costs around 14GBP to treat 50 galls.
It is a sachet/pillow containing a resin compount that literally absorbs nitrite/ammonia/nitrate from your water. It can be recharged.
(Please note I have no affilation with API or any of its subsidery companies)

 

[SailfinGirl]

Where can I get it from, and would it help with my problem? (see emergencies for details, under urgently need help)

 

[Dragonslair]

I have sent you a PM Sailfingirl, and I hope that helps.

 

[canarsie11]

I would not reccommend this, if you are doing fishless cycle .
The time it takes to cycle a tank is not for no reason.
Be patient the tank will cycle on its own, using chemicals to remove things during the cycle will hurt you in the long run. When you need that beneficial bacteria, and it is not their, you FISH WILL SUFFER! Can anyone back me up on this?