Problems with cycle

[BeanAnimal]

Last time I had nitrites this high I got stuck in stall. Been there like for at least 3weeks not knowing whats happening and why my test are high. Try a small water change to get nitrites to max 2ppm. Those bacteria struggle hard to deal with high ppm

Nitrite is not an issue, neither is nitrate. The bacteria don't "struggle" with "high: ppm, it is their food. To that end, none of the readings in this tank are "high".

The only concern is Ammonia and if the system is processing it or not.

 

[Freenow54]

Nitrite is not an issue, neither is nitrate. The bacteria don't "struggle" with "high: ppm, it is their food. To that end, none of the readings in this tank are "high".

The only concern is Ammonia and if the system is processing it or not.

Nitrate is food for the Bacteria ? Why do we waste our time with filters skimmers ect Then . Curious

 

[Fish Fan]

Like I said that to me is one persons opinion only . Maybe Fish Fan will share his / Their Source ? as to why that is their opinion ?

What are you questioning? I almost never ask anyone to just blindly follow my advise, I generally do quote experts, such as Randy Holmes-Farley. Likely I can find an expert source for the information I offer

 

[Fish Fan]

Honestly thanks so much I was under the assumption that nitrite had to be zero so I'm basically stressed out for no reason what hardy fish would be ok to start with

Nope, no reason to be concerned about nitrite in a marine tank

Here's more information on that from an expert source:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/rhf/index.htm

 

[Freenow54]

What are you questioning? I almost never ask anyone to just blindly follow my advise, I generally do quote experts, such as Randy Holmes-Farley. Likely I can find an expert source for the information I offer

I am interested in reading about Nitrite not being harmful to fish in a salt water set up. I get conflicting comments on that . Thanks

 

[Fish Fan]

I am interested in reading about Nitrite not being harmful to fish in a salt water set up. I get conflicting comments on that . Thanks

That's a great question, there is A LOT of false info about nitrite circulating.

Here's a link to a post from Randy Holmes-Farley on nitrite toxicity where he says it's non-toxic in saltwater. He also included a link you can follow to his full article where he explains in great detail why nitrite is non toxic in marine tanks (unlike in freshwater, which is a lot of the confusion, I believe).

I hope this helps!

Nitrite Toxicity

Hey guys I have an aquarium system that has about 45gallons of water cycling so I Let it cycle for about week and I added seeded marine pure ceramic balls and the bacteria in a bottle. I had no choice but to add my 2 clownfish from my quarantine into the tank.. because I needed to put a sick...

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[Freenow54]

Thank You