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I dont know how much more I can take. 5 weeks today, 3 weeks of high Nitrites, and I'm adding ammonia daily to 1-2 ppm, Nitrates 5, pH 7.8 and this hasnt changed at all for 3 weeks. I have a plastic plant from my established tank and gravel in a media bag in the to fin 60 filter. No live plants temp 80 with an airstone running constant.

Please send a cycling god down to get this f'ing thing cycled. What can I do. I am so frustrated! :sad
 
In most cases the nitrite cycle takes a bit longer than the ammonia cycle. Hang in there!

if your really not willing to wait you can try to find some Bio-Spira. Its the only "instant cycle" product out there. Avoid, however, "cycle" "stress zyme" and the like. Bio Spira works like a charm
 
I made it so you can too. I'm by far an expert but everytime things seemed to stall for me my KH was low. I would add 1 tablespoon of baking soda per 10 gal and that seemed to get things going again.

I know how you feel though. I was ready to toss in the towel and sell all my equipment - I felt like a loser that couldn't even take care of an empty tank ;)

One day soon you'll check your nitrites and they'll be 0 all of a sudden and it really puts a smile on your face
 
aaarrrrrgggghhhh

thanks chunk & aqua
 
yep its been 6 weeks today. I really thought it would go much faster with having a tank to rob bacteria from. It has totally changed how I feel about fishless cycling. I cycled my 1st tank with fish in 6 weeks.
 
bobbi619 said:
aaarrrrrgggghhhh
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exactly!!!! but now that I'm done it is so nice knowing that I didn't harm any fish and that I can add fish without worrying.
 
I'm in the middle of a fishless cycle myself right now (seeded the tank, too). I keep reading that the nitrite is the longest, most frustrating part of the whole thing. And it just takes patience.
I've just reached the part where my nitrites are showing and the ammonia is finally starting to go down. Who knows how long I have to go.
But you know, in the end it's all worth it, because no fish are harmed. Even when fish survive, they have suffered and are somewhat damaged, even if you do water changes everyday. So keep at it, be patient (I know!), and the end will come, it always does. Then you'll be going out getting your fish.
 
Thanks you guys, I really need and appreciate all of the support.
 
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