wrong days
I don't agree with the stuff about what happens on certain days, as I recall, I got a nitrite peak about half way trhough that went through the roof and seemed to stay that way for a long time. It ended suddenly, over just a few days, maybe 3 or 4. i read somewhere that a cycle takes 38 days to establish, and while I have read reports that often confirm that, also it can be faster or slower. Faster if you add bacteria from another tank, slower if pH or temperature problems occur.
I don't agree with the stuff about what happens on certain days, as I recall, I got a nitrite peak about half way trhough that went through the roof and seemed to stay that way for a long time. It ended suddenly, over just a few days, maybe 3 or 4. i read somewhere that a cycle takes 38 days to establish, and while I have read reports that often confirm that, also it can be faster or slower. Faster if you add bacteria from another tank, slower if pH or temperature problems occur.
: ) the bacteria that eat the ammonia produce nitrites as their waste products. So as that type of bacteria establish a suitable colony they are eating all the ammonia as your fish produce it, and excreting a ton of nitrites. The next step is the establishment of another type of bacteria, these eat nitrites and secrete nitrates. Nitrates are less toxic, requiring a higher level to harm your fish, so you can control them with regular water changes. Holy smokes! I think I may actually understand this now! :dance2: :dance2: :dance2:
