Hi all. I'm new and could be wrong so please advise... I just recall in my research that once Nitrates show up and Ammonia and Nitrite are 0 (or near 0) that you're cycled.
I just got the following readings after 4 days on my new tank:
--Tuesday 5/16/2023:
Ammonia = 0
Nitrite = 0.05
Nitrate = 1
Doesn't this mean I'm already cycled or close to it? The fact that Ammonia is 0, Nitrite is near-0, and there is already Nitrate!? Please advise on whether this is just the cycle starting and I must have Nitrite at actual 0 to "end" the cycle.
I started my new IM 40 on Friday (05/12/2023) morning with RODI, 30 lbs BRS dry live rock, and 20lbs CaribSea Sand (and salt of course). That night I added Dr.Tim's, and 2 clownfish. I started light feeding of the clownfish Saturday. I'm using a new Red Sea Marine Care Test kit. My AI 16 prime is on 1% blue during the day to just give enough light to see things a little.
I'm watching Ammonia every couple days to immediately do water changes, if needed, to lessen negative impacts on the clownfish.
--Sunday 5/14/2023 readings (didn't even bother to check Nitrate on day 2):
SG = 1.022
PH = 7.6
Ammonia = 0
Nitrite = 0
Thank you all!
Jason
I just got the following readings after 4 days on my new tank:
--Tuesday 5/16/2023:
Ammonia = 0
Nitrite = 0.05
Nitrate = 1
Doesn't this mean I'm already cycled or close to it? The fact that Ammonia is 0, Nitrite is near-0, and there is already Nitrate!? Please advise on whether this is just the cycle starting and I must have Nitrite at actual 0 to "end" the cycle.
I started my new IM 40 on Friday (05/12/2023) morning with RODI, 30 lbs BRS dry live rock, and 20lbs CaribSea Sand (and salt of course). That night I added Dr.Tim's, and 2 clownfish. I started light feeding of the clownfish Saturday. I'm using a new Red Sea Marine Care Test kit. My AI 16 prime is on 1% blue during the day to just give enough light to see things a little.
I'm watching Ammonia every couple days to immediately do water changes, if needed, to lessen negative impacts on the clownfish.
--Sunday 5/14/2023 readings (didn't even bother to check Nitrate on day 2):
SG = 1.022
PH = 7.6
Ammonia = 0
Nitrite = 0
Thank you all!
Jason
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