Salt aquarium readings

[GeorgiaMan]

Hi All I want to get opinions on where I am on My current readings for my aquarium. 46gallon Bow SG-1.022 Ammonia-0.25ppm(Falling) Nitrite-0.25ppm (Falling) Nitrate-10ppm and PH 7.8 (this was 8.2 prior to a 10% water change last night) I would like to know what everyone thinks on how much longer I have before the cycle is compete. Also, how "bad" are these readings knowing that my desired goal is "0" on ammonia and nitrites. Thanks

 

[mysis]

A cycle can take anywhere from a week to 6 weeks. Depends what you used to cycle the tank with, can you tell us if the nitrate is rising or fallying, i would think another 2-3 weeks for the cycle to finish.

 

[mogurnda]

Hmmm. Sounds pretty close to me. A few days to a week, maybe. The NH3 and NO2 readings are close to 0, and the nitrate is up. Sounds like your nitrifying bacteria are almost there. Then give it a few days to make sure the readings stay down.

 

[GeorgiaMan]

Thanks for the help.

 

[mogurnda]

One other thing. I don't remember if you were planning on corals, but I would bring the specific gravity to 1.024-1.026. Fish are fine at lower salinities, though.

 

[GeorgiaMan]

I am going to boost the SG this evening. I was not planning on corals at this time but maybe in the future