10 day cycling

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today is DAY 10 ON FISHLESS CYCLING OF 25 GALLON....

nitrite is 2, ammonia is 1, nitrate is 63 !!!!!!!!!

is my cycle almost done? hahahahahz

geeeshhhhhhhh...I am in no rush but...I thought using bacteria it would go quicker....only 25 gallon etc....but mother nature same I guess ...hhaa
 
today is DAY 10 ON FISHLESS CYCLING OF 25 GALLON....

nitrite is 2, ammonia is 1, nitrate is 63 !!!!!!!!!

is my cycle almost done? hahahahahz

geeeshhhhhhhh...I am in no rush but...I thought using bacteria it would go quicker....only 25 gallon etc....but mother nature same I guess ...hhaa
Nitrites interfere with the Nitrate test causing it to show artificially very high values.

If you’re planning to test for full validation of the cycle then you need to wait for the Nitrites to hit zero, which they should soon enough, and then test for nitrates.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 12 29.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 24.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 22.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 17.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.9%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.4%
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