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Ive been cycling my 10gal (us) tank for about 2 weeks.
Ive tested for nitrite yesterday, and the reading was 0.
The ammonia still hasnt dropped.

Is this normal??
Can i do anything to speed this up??
 
are you cycling with or without fish, it takes a bit longer with fish. it also takes longer if you don't use anything from an established tank to start it off. i wouldn't be too worried just yet though.
 
I havent added anything from an established tank. I dont know anyone who has fish, iand i dont have any other tanks.

Im cycling wtihout fish.
 
just gotta be patient then I'm afraid :( as you haven't specifically added a bacteria source it'll take logner for the abcteria to "find their way" into your tank. should happen sometime soon though :)
 

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