How long does it typically take to see Nitrites turn into Nitrates? Is it possible my cycle is stalled?
Nitrites vs. Nitrates
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in a full cycled tank you rarely see nitrites as they are converted fairly quickly
if you are reading nitrites you may be having a mini cycle
any ammonia?
is this a cycling tank?
if it is cycling and you are letting 'nature' take it's course.
it may take a couple weeks to start seeing the conversion.
if you were closer and needed bacteria.. i'd tell ya to swing by I'll give you some filter squeezins.
(I live south of you in Spanaway)
if you are reading nitrites you may be having a mini cycle
any ammonia?
is this a cycling tank?
if it is cycling and you are letting 'nature' take it's course.
it may take a couple weeks to start seeing the conversion.
if you were closer and needed bacteria.. i'd tell ya to swing by I'll give you some filter squeezins.
(I live south of you in Spanaway)
to properly cycle a tank there are 2 types of bacteria.
one type converts ammonia to Nitrites.
the other converts nitrites into nitrates.
If you have nitrites and no nitrates, I would say you have a cycling issue.
If you are cycling a tank, keep up with the water changes, and wait.
there are several sticky threads in cycling a tank in the freshwater noob forum...
one type converts ammonia to Nitrites.
the other converts nitrites into nitrates.
If you have nitrites and no nitrates, I would say you have a cycling issue.
If you are cycling a tank, keep up with the water changes, and wait.
there are several sticky threads in cycling a tank in the freshwater noob forum...
I'm in the middle of a fishy cycle
my water parameters are:
Ammonia 0 ppm
Nitrites 1 ppm
Nitrates 5 ppm
I have 4 feeder fish left ( had 15-20 ):sad::tombstone:
I've been doing a 20-25% water change once a week, havn't touched my filter.:huh:
my water parameters are:
Ammonia 0 ppm
Nitrites 1 ppm
Nitrates 5 ppm
I have 4 feeder fish left ( had 15-20 ):sad::tombstone:
I've been doing a 20-25% water change once a week, havn't touched my filter.:huh:
the bacteria that makes nitrAtes grow very slowly compared to the other type so it take a little longer, and depends on your tank conditions as to how fast they grow..
Did I miss how big of a tank and how long it has been set up?
By feeder fish... do you mean feeder goldfish? If so, I would say you can expect to loose some. They are kept in less than ideal conditions and may already be stressed and sick when you purchase them. You might consider using zebra danios or white clouds. I have had good luck with both of them. In fact the little buggers are still alive several years later. They are also cheap. I can get 6 for a $1 at one of the LFS's.
Sounds like you are on the right track. Cycling can take awhile. Keep up on your water changes and keep us posted.
By feeder fish... do you mean feeder goldfish? If so, I would say you can expect to loose some. They are kept in less than ideal conditions and may already be stressed and sick when you purchase them. You might consider using zebra danios or white clouds. I have had good luck with both of them. In fact the little buggers are still alive several years later. They are also cheap. I can get 6 for a $1 at one of the LFS's.
Sounds like you are on the right track. Cycling can take awhile. Keep up on your water changes and keep us posted.
^^ what I was going to say...
Up your water changes in both volume & frequency. 1ppm is too high for NO2.