Is my 10g cycled?

[Lexi_D]

Last param check (approx. 2 days ago)

Nitrite: 0
Ammonia: between 0 and 0.25
Nitrate: 10

I added flakes once since then... thoughts? Can I start adding fish?

 

[jpappy789]

Not done yet, but close. Let the nitrates build up more and do a massive water change. Then you are ready to add fish. And make sure the ammonia will consistently stay at zero.

 

[Weezer]

How did you cycle it ?, and what kind of test kit do you have,.....

 

[Lexi_D]

Not done yet, but close. Let the nitrates build up more and do a massive water change. Then you are ready to add fish. And make sure the ammonia will consistently stay at zero

Ok! Should I keep adding food?

How did you cycle it ?, and what kind of test kit do you have,.....

I added fish flakes, seeded filter media, and a piece of wood from my main tank. I have the API liquid master test kit.

 

[Weezer]

Sounds good, u stated u tested 2 days ago, take another reading to see if AMMO is at 0........

 

[rich311k]

Yes keep feeding the tank. The ammonia eaters will need the food. You are getting close though.

 

[Lexi_D]

Tonight's params:

Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 10
Ammonia: 0.25

A ways to go.... is there anything else I can do?

 

[nycsicktank]

add more fish food and test again in 12 hrs

 

[Rbishop]

Is there ammonia in your tap water?

 

[Lexi_D]

I don't know... why? could that affect it? I use Prime.